EUROPEAN STYLE MEATBALLS

European Style Meatballs image

Provided by Amy H.

Categories Beef

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

FOR THE MEATBALLS
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 c saltine cracker crumbs
1/4 c milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp canola oil
FOR THE SAUCE
1 box (8 oz.) fresh, sliced mushrooms
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 1/2 c sour cream
1 tsp browning sauce
1 c milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
6 oz egg noodles
poppy seeds for garnishing

Steps:

1. Combine meatball ingredients except for canola oil in a large bowl and mix well. Shape mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls.
2. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a deep skillet. Brown meatballs on all sides. About 5 to 6 minutes or until well browned. Remove meatballs, reserving drippings in skillet.
3. Add mushrooms to pan with drippings, saute until soft. Add flour to pan drippings; stir until blended, reduce heat; add sour cream, browning sauce, salt and pepper, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk.
4. Return meat balls to skillet and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
5. Mix hot cooked noodles with butter and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
6. Serve meatballs over noodles.