Description
A warm and hearty casserole combining savory meatballs, creamy sauce, and tender egg noodles, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 ounces egg noodles (cooked according to package instructions)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix until just combined, then shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add meatballs, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, then whisk in flour and cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and heavy cream until smooth, then add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked egg noodles and meatballs. Pour the sauce over the mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the meatball mixture to ensure tender results. Use fresh herbs to enhance flavor.
