Description
This easy Swedish Meatballs recipe features tender frozen meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy sauce made with butter, flour, beef broth, and heavy cream. Served best over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, this comforting dish comes together quickly and is perfect for a satisfying meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 12 oz package egg noodles (optional)
- 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)
- 30 frozen meatballs
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Boil water and cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside until needed. Alternatively, prepare rice or mashed potatoes as your base.
- Melt Butter: Add butter to a large sauté pan or skillet over medium-high heat and melt completely.
- Make Roux: Whisk in the flour until it forms clumps, then continue stirring as it cooks until it begins to turn a light brown color, developing a nutty aroma.
- Add Liquids: Slowly pour in the beef broth and heavy cream while whisking continuously to create a smooth sauce without lumps.
- 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 according to package instructions. They don't need to be fully heated as they will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Simmer with Sauce: Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer together for about 5 minutes to absorb flavors and heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Serve the meatballs and creamy sauce over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes and enjoy your meal.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Frozen meatballs save time, but you can use homemade meatballs if preferred.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper to taste.
- This dish pairs well with buttered egg noodles, creamy mashed potatoes, or steamed rice.
- Reheat leftovers gently on the stovetop to maintain sauce creaminess.
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
