Silky and sweet, the red currant pan sauce would be delicious served over pork chops or grilled poultry. Use leftover jam for anything from spreading over biscuits to creating a flavor base for barbecue sauce.

Ingredients

• 6 ounces egg noodles
• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup grated red onion
• 1/4 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
• 1 pound 90% lean ground sirloin
• Cooking spray
• 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted beef stock
• 2 tablespoons red currant or lingonberry jelly
• 2 tablespoons sour cream

Preparation

1. Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; toss with butter, cover, and set aside.
2. Combine grated onion, panko, milk, dill, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, allspice, and nutmeg in a large bowl; stir to moisten panko. Add beef; stir with your hands until combined. Gently form beef mixture into 20 balls (about 1 tablespoon each).
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add meatballs to pan; cook 6 minutes, turning occasionally, or just until cooked through (thermometer inserted into center of a meatball should register 160°). Transfer meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate; leave browned bits in pan.
4. Place flour in a medium bowl; gradually whisk in stock. Return pan to medium heat; add stock mixture and jelly to pan. Cook 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove pan from heat; whisk in sour cream, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Serve meatballs and sauce with noodles.