Indulge in the delectable world of meatballs smothered in a luscious cream sauce, a culinary symphony that tantalizes taste buds and captivates hearts. These tender, succulent meatballs, lovingly crafted with a blend of ground meats, aromatic herbs, and savory spices, bask in a rich and creamy sauce that envelops them in a warm, comforting embrace. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind creating the ultimate meatballs in cream sauce, transforming ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dish that will leave you craving more.
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CREAM SAUCE FOR MEATBALLS (IKEA STYLE)
Make and share this Cream Sauce for Meatballs (Ikea Style) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a skillet, melt butter. When butter is melted, sprinkle flour into skillet. Stir to make a smooth roux.
- Slowly add beef stock, stirring to keep the sauce smooth. Add cream. Add soy sauce. Season to taste.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and allow to simmer until desired consistency. Serve alongside meatballs.
MEATBALLS WITH CREAM SAUCE
I get raves from my husband and even our three fussy children when I serve these satisfying meatballs with mashed potatoes. The savory cream sauce gives a tasty new twist to meatballs and always makes a memorable meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oats, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Roll in flour, shaking off excess. , Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10 minutes. Turn meatballs; bake 12-15 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink. , Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour, thyme, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Drain meatballs on paper towels; transfer to a serving dish. Serve with sauce; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 874mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
MEATBALLS IN DILL CREAM SAUCE
My guests really like this recipe and want to know why it's so different from other meatball dishes they've had. I tell them it's the spices I use. I usually serve this as a main dish for lunch. I created this recipe myself "from scratch".
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 main-dish servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the beef, pork, onion, seasonings, crumbs and water. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls and place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. , Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a large skillet. Blend in flour until smooth. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add dill and meatballs. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Stir in cream. Cook and stir for 15 minutes or until thickened. Serve with noodles if desired or as an appetizer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 833mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
VENISON MEATBALLS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE
These venison meatballs are great on their own, but pairing them with a creamy tangy mustard sauce puts them over the top. Serve over pasta or rice, if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a cooling rack on top.
- Combine ground venison, Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, white wine, garlic, basil, and oregano in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Scoop meat mixture from the bowl and form into 2-inch balls. Place meatballs on top of the cooling rack.
- Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- As soon as meatballs go in the oven, begin the sauce: heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and thyme; cook until mushrooms are dark brown in color, about 10 minutes.
- Whisk together half-and-half, mustard, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour half-and-half mixture over mushrooms, reduce heat, simmer for 5 minutes, stirring continually. Turn heat off, season with salt and pepper, and let sit to thicken.
- Remove meatballs from the oven, transfer to a serving plate, and drizzle with mustard sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 136.2 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 636.3 mg, Sugar 2 g
SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH CREAM SAUCE
These meatballs, drizzled with cream sauce, are light, juicy, and quick to disappear. You can also serve them as a main course, with mashed potatoes, lingonberry sauce, and quick-pickled cucumbers.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 2h
Yield Makes 72
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Meatballs: Stir together eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix in ground meats, breadcrumbs, potatoes, and onion with your hands. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Form meatball mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls, and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Working in batches (do not crowd skillet), brown meatballs all over, about 30 seconds on each side. Transfer to another rimmed baking sheet, and bake 20 minutes.
- Cream sauce: Meanwhile, add cream to drippings in skillet, and simmer until reduced by half, 25 to 27 minutes. Add soy sauce, and simmer until sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper. Transfer meatballs to a platter, and drizzle with cream sauce. Serve with beets, cucumbers, and lingonberry sauce.
MEATBALLS WITH CREAM SAUCE
A former co-worker shared this recipe with me. My husband likes these served with mashed potatoes. The savory cream sauce gives a tasty twist to meatballs.
Provided by Jill L. Margaritta
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients.
- Add beef and mix well.
- Shape into 1 inch balls.
- Roll in flour, shaking off excess.
- Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet.
- Bake, uncovered at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Turn meatballs; bake 12-15 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink.
- Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in flour, thyme, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Gradually add broth and cream; bring to a boil.
- Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
- Drain meatballs on paper towels; transfer to a serving dish.
- Top with sauce; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.4, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 146.6, Sodium 823.6, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2, Protein 28.6
MEATBALLS AND SAUCE
Meatballs marinated overnight in a savory sauce, then reheated just before your party!
Provided by Tom Quinlin
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 9h5m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine meatballs, mushroom soup, water, and sour cream. Cover and refrigerate overnight so that the meatballs can absorb the flavors.
- Pour the mixture into a slow cooker and heat until the meatballs are heated through. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 961.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
MAPLE MUSTARD MEATBALLS
These easy to make meatballs are baked in a sweet and tangy maple syrup and mustard sauce. Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes for a stress-free weekday meal. A great option for potlucks too!
Provided by France C
Categories Meatballs
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine ground pork, ground beef, oats, milk, egg, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl. Shape into 24 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until evenly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Place meatballs into an 8x8-inch casserole dish and scatter onion over top.
- Combine maple syrup, mustard, ketchup, hot pepper sauce, and salt for sauce in a medium bowl. Pour over meatballs and toss to coat.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set and cooked through, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 136.8 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 851.2 mg
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ground beef. Look for beef that is freshly ground and has a good fat content (at least 20%). This will ensure that your meatballs are juicy and flavorful.
- Use a light touch when mixing the meatball ingredients. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
- Brown the meatballs in a hot skillet before adding them to the sauce. This will help to seal in the juices and prevent them from falling apart.
- Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Meatballs in Cream Sauce is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and tender. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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