Description
This easy Swedish Meatballs recipe features tender meatballs simmered in a rich and creamy sauce, perfect for a comforting meal. The dish comes together quickly, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner. Serve over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for a classic Scandinavian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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For the Noodles (Optional)
- 1 12 oz package egg noodles
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
For the Meatballs
- 30 frozen meatballs
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Boil water in a large pot and cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Once cooked, drain and set aside. Alternatively, you can prepare rice or mashed potatoes to serve with the meatballs.
- Melt Butter: In a large sauté pan or skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter and allow it to melt completely.
- Make the Roux: Whisk in the flour into the melted butter until clumpy, then continue stirring and cook the mixture until it turns a light brown color, indicating the flour is cooked through.
- Add Liquids: Slowly pour in the beef broth and heavy cream while whisking continuously to create a smooth sauce without lumps.
- Season the Sauce: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Simmer the Sauce: Lower the heat and let the sauce gently simmer to thicken and develop flavor.
- Heat the Meatballs: Microwave the frozen meatballs according to package instructions, about 5 minutes, until partially heated to ensure even cooking when simmered in the sauce.
- Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Add the warmed meatballs to the simmering sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the meatballs for a fresh touch, if desired. Serve the meatballs and creamy sauce over the cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes and enjoy your meal.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a milk alternative.
- Frozen meatballs save time; however, homemade meatballs can be used for a more authentic taste.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer it for a few extra minutes or add a bit more flour when making the roux.
- Swedish meatballs are traditionally served with lingonberry jam and pickled cucumbers as a side for added flavor contrast.
- Fresh parsley garnish adds color and freshness but can be omitted if unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 818 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
