SAUCY SWEDISH MEATBALLS

      Title: SAUCY SWEDISH MEATBALLS
  Categories: Hamburger, Swedish, Beef
       Yield: 4 Servings
  
       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
  
   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.
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