Description
This easy Swedish Meatballs recipe features tender frozen meatballs simmered in a rich and creamy sauce made with beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Perfectly paired with egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, it's a comforting and quick meal ready in just 15 minutes.
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, you can use rice or mashed potatoes as a base.
- Melt Butter: Add butter to a large sauté pan or skillet over medium-high heat until it is fully melted.
- Create Roux: Whisk in the flour until it forms clumps, then continue stirring and cook until the mixture starts to turn brown, developing a nutty aroma.
- Add Liquids: Slowly pour in the beef broth and heavy cream while whisking continuously to ensure a smooth sauce.
- Season Sauce: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Lower the heat to let the sauce simmer gently.
- Heat Meatballs: Microwave the frozen meatballs according to package instructions or for about 5 minutes. They don't need to be fully heated yet as they will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Simmer Meatballs: Add the meatballs to the simmering sauce and cook together for about 5 minutes so the flavors meld and the meatballs are heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally sprinkle chopped parsley over the meatballs and serve hot over the prepared noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
- Use frozen meatballs for a quick and convenient meal.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour and noodles.
- If you prefer, add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for added warmth.
- Leftovers taste great reheated and can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a balanced dinner.
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
