Thursday, October 10, 2013

Yummy Swedish Meatballs



6 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Cook: 40 min.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • Eggland's Best Eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • GRAVY:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2-3/4 cups 2% milk
  • 2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • NOODLES:
  • 1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add beef; mix
  • lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs (about 36).
  • In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches. Using a slotted
  • spoon, remove to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings in pan.

  • For gravy, stir flour into drippings; cook and stir until light brown (do not burn). Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Stir in the consomme, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Return meatballs to pan. Cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; toss with butter. Serve with meatball mixture; sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 6 servings.