Saucy Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients

450 gr beef
1 egg
110 gr bread crumbs
2 slices bread
60 ml club soda
14 gr dill
7 gr dill weed
3 gr salt
2 gr black pepper
45 gr butter
55 gr egg noodles
250 gr green beans
170 gr mushrooms
80 ml sour cream

Instructions

Fresh dill sprigs, optional In large bowl,combine egg,bread crumbs,club soda,2 tablespoon. chopped dill, 0.75 tsp. salt and quarter tsp. pepper;using hands or wooden spoon, blend well.Shape mixture into 3 cm balls.In 30 cm skillet,over medium-high heat,melt 2 tablespoon. butter;add meatballs;cook about dozen 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 tablespoon. butter;melt over medium-high heat.Add mushrooms;cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until crisp-tender.Return meatballs to skillet along with 0.75 cup water and remaining 1 tablespoon. chopped dill, half tsp. salt and quarter 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.