~ CASSIE'S COMFORTING MEATBALL STROGANOFF ~ DELISH

~ Cassie's Comforting Meatball Stroganoff ~ Delish image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 21

FOR THE MEATBALLS
2 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
1 c fresh bread crumbs - i use 2 slices italian sandwich bread - pulse a few times in my food processor
1/2 c milk
1 medium onion, minced in my food processor
1 egg - beaten
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
3/4 lb each - ground pork & ground beef
1 Tbsp parsley paste
1/2 tsp each - salt & pepper
SAUCE
1 - 14 3/4 oz cream of mushroom soup
1 - 14.5 oz beef broth
1/4 c water
1 tsp better than buillon beef paste or to taste
1 1/2 tsp each - dried minced garlic and dried minced onion - optional
1 Tbsp parsley paste
4 oz cream cheese - softened
1/2 c sour cream
salt & pepper to taste if desired
12 oz egg noodles, prepared - drain and i add 1 tablespoon butter and sprinkle with some dried parsley

Steps:

1. In a medium bowl, add bread crumbs and toss with milk. Leave this mixture set for about 10 minutes.
2. To the bread crumbs, add the Worcestershire sauce, onion, salt, pepper, parsley and egg. Stir and then add the crumbled ground beef and pork and mix well. If too loose of a mixture add a few more bread crumbs.
3. In a large skillet add 2 - 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Over medium heat, once hot add 1 1/2 inch sized meatballs and brown on all sides. Continue until all of the mixture is used and drain them on paper towels. ( They don't have to be cooked completely, just enough that they hold together well, as you will be cooking a bit longer in the sauce.) While meatballs are browning, start your noodles. Once cooked I drain, but don't rinse - stir in butter and dried parsley flakes.
4. Once meatballs are all removed from the pan, drain and wipe skillet out. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soup, water, broth and cream cheese, onion and garlic. Add this to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add the meatballs and stir gently to cover meatballs in sauce. Cover and simmer for 10 - 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the parsley paste carefully and the sour cream - cook just a few minutes longer.
5. Plate noodles and ladle sauce over noodles and desired portion of meatballs. I then sprinkle with some pepper and parsley flakes. Quite filling and satisfying.
6. Enjoy!