Name: Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 cans cream of mushroom soup; ½ cup milk; 12 ounces extra wide egg noodles; 3 tablespoons butter

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If you’re looking for a dinner where comfort meets convenience, these Swedish Meatballs are what you need! Quick to fix and irresistibly warm and flavorful, these just may become your new favorite weeknight meal.

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Swedish Meatballs are a beloved comfort food for the cooler months. The savory meatballs smothered in a creamy sauce are a combo that your family will never tire of. As an added bonus, you probably already have all the ingredients in your home right now!

Our recipe keeps all the flavor you love, but makes it simpler than ever! You can go from pulling out the ground beef to sitting at your table enjoying dinner in less than an hour. And it doesn’t require a ton of dishes– what could be better?

Ingredients to Make Swedish Meatballs:

ground beef
seasoned breadcrumbs
egg
cream of mushroom soup
milk
extra wide egg noodles
butter

How to Make Swedish Meatballs:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cook egg noodles according to the package. Strain and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, and breadcrumbs. Roll into 1-2 inch balls and place evenly in a 2 quart baking dish.

Mix together the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth and creamy. Pour evenly over the meatballs and bake covered for 30 minutes. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium high heat. Add in the egg noodles and cook until slightly crispy. Remove from heat and serve with meatballs and sauce.

Notes & Tips

Substitutions

Ground beef: Any combination of ground meats will work for this recipe. Ground pork, turkey, or chicken would all make decent substitutes.
Breadcrumbs: You can use unseasoned bread crumbs and just add a teaspoon of Italian seasoning in the meatballs.
Egg noodles: Instead of putting the meatballs over egg noodles, you could use mashed potatoes or rice.

How to Store Swedish Meatballs

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Freeze meatballs for up to 4 months.

Expert Tips for Swedish Meatballs

You don’t have to crisp the egg noodles but they are so much better that way.
You can use canned or homemade cream of mushroom soup.

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