Description
This easy Swedish Meatballs recipe features tender frozen meatballs simmered in a rich and creamy sauce made with butter, flour, beef broth, and heavy cream. Ready in just 15 minutes, these comforting meatballs are perfect served over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for a classic and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Meatballs and Sauce
- 30 frozen meatballs
- 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)
Optional
- 1 12 oz package egg noodles
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Boil water and cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Alternatively, prepare rice or mashed potatoes as desired.
- Melt Butter: Add butter to a large sauté pan or skillet over medium-high heat until melted.
- Make Roux: Whisk in the flour until it forms clumps, then continue stirring and cook until the mixture starts to turn brown.
- Add Liquids: Slowly pour in beef broth and heavy cream while whisking continuously to create a smooth sauce.
- Season Sauce: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer gently.
- Heat Meatballs: Microwave the frozen meatballs for about 5 minutes until partially heated.
- Simmer Meatballs in Sauce: Add the meatballs to the simmering sauce and cook for about 5 more minutes to finish heating and meld flavors.
- Serve: Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Serve the meatballs and sauce over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes and enjoy.
Notes
- Using frozen meatballs saves time and ensures consistent texture and flavor.
- The sauce can be served over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes to suit your preference.
- For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer until desired consistency is reached.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or dill for added color and freshness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 818 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
