Swedish Meatballs with Egg Noodles – Comfort in a Bowl

This one-pot version of Swedish meatballs is everything a cozy meal should be: heartY and packed with rich flavor. By combining tender homemade meatballs with luscious and  egg noodles, it’s a dish that’s surprisingly easy and incredibly satisfying.

 Ingredients Summary

 Meatballs

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 onion, diced and sautéed
• 1 slice bread soaked in ¼ cup milk
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1½ tsp pepper
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp cloves (or allspice)

 Gravy

• 4 tbsp butter
• ⅓ cup flour
• ⅓ cup sour cream
• 4 cups unsalted beef broth
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp parsley (fresh or dried)

 Starch

• 4 cups uncooked egg noodles

 Cooking Steps

Instructions:

Cooking Steps

 Prep Aromatics

• Sauté diced onion in olive oil until soft.
• Soak bread in until absorbed.

 Make Meatballs

• Mix all meatball ingredients.
• Form 1½–2-inch balls (about 24 total).

 Brown Meatballs

• Broil or sauté until browned. Set aside.

 Make 

• Melt in Dutch oven.
• Whisk in flour to make a roux.
• Add sour cream, then broth gradually while whisking.
• Season and stir in parsley.

 Simmer Everything

• Return meatballs to gravy.
• Add uncooked noodles.
• Cover and cook until meatballs are done and noodles are tender.

 Tips & Serving Ideas

• For deeper flavor, use beef broth mixed with mushroom stock
• Garnish with extra parsley or a dollop of sour cream
• Pair with lingonberry jam or a crisp cucumber salad for tradition
• Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version

• Helpful Cooking Tips

  Use a mix of meats
  Combining beef and pork gives the meatballs a richer flavor and softer texture.

  Do not overcrowd the pan
  Cooking meatballs in batches helps them brown properly.

  Keep the sauce smooth
  Whisk constantly when adding broth to avoid lumps in the gravy.

  Simmer gently
  Low heat keeps the meatballs tender and prevents the sauce from separating.

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