Saucy Swedish Meatballs

Serves:

Ingredients:

1 lb Lean ground beef
1 lg Egg
1 c Fresh bread crumbs, from
2 slices bread
1/4 c Club soda
3 tb Chopped fresh dill OR
1 1/2 tb Dried dill weed
1 1/4 ts Salt
3/4 ts Freshly ground black pepper
3 tb Butter
1 pk (8 oz) medium egg noodles
8 oz Fresh green beans, cut into
1 1/2" pieces, about 2 cups
2 c Sliced fresh mushrooms,
About 8 oz.
1/3 c Sour cream
Fresh dill sprigs, optional

Method:

In large bowl,combine egg,bread crumbs,club soda,2 tbsp.
chopped dill,3/4 tsp.
salt and 1/4 tsp.
pepper;using hands or wooden spoon, blend well.
Shape mixture into 1 1/4" balls.
In 12" skillet,over medium-high heat,melt 2 tbsp.
butter;add meatballs;cook about 12 minutes, turning frequently until browned on all sides.
Meanwhile,prepare noodles according to package directions,add green beans to boiling water along with noodles;do not add salt.
When meatballs are browned,remove to plate using slotted spoon.
To drippings in skillet,add remaining 1 tbsp.
butter;melt over medium-high heat.
Add mushrooms;cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until crisp-tender.
Return meatballs to skillet along with 3/4 cup water and remaining 1 tbsp.
chopped dill,1/2 tsp.
salt and 1/4 tsp.
pepper.
Increase heat to high;bring to boil.
Reduce heat to low;cook,covered,5 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
Stir in sour cream;cook 2 to 3 minutes longer until heated through.
To serve:Drain noodles and green beans;arrange on serving platter.
Spoon meatball mixture over noodles;toss quickly.
Garnish with dill sprigs,if desired.
Makes 4 servings.