Swedish meatballs with cream sauce is a classic dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. The meatballs are made with a mixture of ground beef and pork, and they are typically seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. The cream sauce is made with a roux, which is a mixture of butter and flour, and it is then simmered with milk or cream. The meatballs are then added to the sauce and cooked until they are heated through. Swedish meatballs with cream sauce is often served with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, and pickled cucumbers.
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SWEDISH MEATBALLS IN CREAM SAUCE
Juicy Swedish meatballs in creamy sauce is the ultimate comfort food recipe the whole family will enjoy! Makes 25-30 meatballs.
Provided by Julia Frey of Vikalinka
Categories Main
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine both ground pork and beef, breadcrumbs soaked in beef stock or milk if using, finely grated onion, 1 beaten egg, allspice, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. (To test the balance of spices and seasoning pinch off a small amount of the mixture and fry for a taste test.) Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Shape the meatballs by rolling them in your hands. You should get approximately 25 golf ball sized meatballs. Brown the meatballs in 1 tbsp of vegetable oil on high heat until nicely brown on the outside but not cooked all the way through. Remove to a large bowl.
- To the same pan add 1 tbsp of butter and saute the onion over low heat for 5 minutes, then add the flour and mix it in the melted butter to form a paste, continue cooking for a 1-2 minutes until it smells slightly nutty. Add the beef stock while stirring to prevent lumps, then add single cream or cream alternative (see recipe notes), Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste, bring the sauce to a boil.
- Add the meatballs back to the sauce and spoon the sauce over them, cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir halfway through to prevent burning. Taste the sauce and add salt if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 49 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 187 mg, Sodium 1103 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SWEDISH MEATBALLS IN CREAM SAUCE
Authentic Swedish meatballs recipe traditionally served with cream sauce. Easy to make with step by step instructions.
Provided by Eva | Electric Blue Food
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Finely mince the shallot. For a smoother finish you can grate the onion or use onion paste or powder.
- Combine the ground meat, onion, egg yolks, bread crumbs, salt and pepper in a bowl. Knead the mixture with your hands until homogeneous, 1 minute.
- With slightly damp hands take a small amount of mixture at a time and roll into meatballs. To make them all the same size I weigh mine at 15 g each.
- Set a skillet on medium-high heat and add 4 tbsp oil or butter. When hot, add the meatballs and shallow fry for a couple of minutes. Roll the meatballs over to cook the other side. After another couple minutes roll the meatballs again to cook the sides where they look raw. Shallow fry the meatballs until homogeneously cooked and slightly browned for a total time of about 10 minutes.
- When cooked, turn off the heat. Transfer the meatballs to a plate lined with kitchen paper for the time being. With the help of a spoon remove some of the cooking fat leaving about 2 tbsp in the pan. Keep the onion bits that may have escaped the meatballs as the meat shrank for extra flavour; but discard if burnt.
- Return the pan to the stove on medium heat and pour all the cream in. In a small bowl aside, mix the water and the stock concentrate, then add to the pan. Stir in the mustard and lastly add the Worchestershire sauce. Stir to combine and keep simmering on medium heat until the sauce thickens, 3-4 minutes.
- Put the meatballs back into the pan and toss to coat in the cream sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes or your favourite veggie side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 637 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 51 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 278 mg, Sodium 1616 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH CREAMY SAUCE
These Easy Swedish Meatballs are made with ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs and a savory cream sauce. They're served over mashed potatoes for a hearty and flavorful dinner recipe!
Provided by Jessica
Categories Dinner Ideas
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef and pork. Mix in all the other meatball ingredients by hand (except the olive oil) until well combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place on a clean platter, cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes, if possible - this helps them retain their round shape when cooking.
- In a large non-stick skillet, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in two batches to avoid overcrowding, add the meatballs and cook, turning continuously until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Repeat with the remaining meatballs. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
- Add the butter to the skillet and once melted, whisk in the flour; stir to combine and cook, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until no lumps remain and flour just begins to brown.
- Slowly whisk in the beef broth and then the heavy cream. Whisk in the soy sauce and mustard; bring to a simmer, then turn down the heat to a gentle simmer and let the sauce thicken, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the meatballs back to the skillet and simmer for another 3 minutes to finish cooking and warm through.
- Serve over mashed potatoes with a sprinkle of parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 173 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 40 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 753 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams unsaturated fat
IKEA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH CREAM SAUCE
There's a reason these Swedish meatballs are so popular with regulars at Ikea.
Provided by Ikea
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1 Shape the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the beef and pork, mixing with your fingers to break up any lumps
- 2 Add the onion, garlic, breadcrumbs and egg, and gently mix to combine
- 3 Add the milk, salt and pepper and mix to combine
- 4 Shape the mixture into 2-inch balls
- 5 Place on a clean platter, cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 45 minutes
- 6 Make the sauce: Just before you begin frying the meatballs, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter
- 7 Add the flour and stir it into the butter until a roux forms, continue to cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly
- 8 Slowly add the broth, stirring until just combined
- 9 Add the cream, soy sauce and mustard and stir to combine
- 10 Bring the mixture to a simmer, then turn the heat to low and let the sauce thicken, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, 1 to 2 minutes
- 11 Remove from the heat, cover and set aside
- 12 Cook the meatballs: When ready to cook the meatballs, place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees
- 13 In an ovenproof large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering
- 14 Working in batches to avoid crowding, add the meatballs and cook until browned on the outside, about 8 minutes
- 15 Transfer the browned meatballs to a plate and repeat with the remaining meatballs
- 16 Return the meatballs to the skillet and pour the sauce over
- 17 Cover the skillet with a lid or foil, and transfer the skillet to the oven
- 18 Bake for 30 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through
- 19 Serve the meatballs as they are or with boiled or mashed potatoes
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618 calories, Fat 51 g, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 182 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 879 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.
CREAMY SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Nutmeg, allspice and cardamom lend to the traditional taste of these moist meatballs. The creamy sauce has a rich beef flavor with a touch or dill. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 11-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream and dill; simmer for 1 minute. Place meatballs in a serving dish; pour gravy over top. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 36g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
CREAM SAUCE FOR SWEDISH MEATBALLS
In England, swedish meatballs are very available and cheap. They are very good with the following cream sauce and boiled potatoes. My son, who has to be one of the faddiest people on the planet, found this delicious. This is from the cookbook 'Ikea's Real Swedish Food Book'.
Provided by wizkid
Categories Swedish
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Swirl out the pan with boiling beef stock.
- Add the cream.
- Add the flour mixed with approx 1 tablepoons of water.
- Add the seasonings.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Serve with Swedish meatballs.
SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE
There are many versions of Swedish meatballs, and this is the way we like ours. They're juicy, tender, and flavorful in a creamy and rich sauce. We enjoy them over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles and served with lingonberry sauce or cranberry sauce.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a baking rack on top. Spray the baking rack with cooking spray.
- Combine bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl. Allow bread crumbs to soak up the milk for about 10 minutes. Mix in ground beef, ground pork, onion, parsley, celery, egg, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper until combined; mixture will be fairly wet. Shape into 36 meatballs with a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop. Place meatballs on the prepared baking rack.
- Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 18 minutes.
- While the meatballs are baking, melt butter for sauce in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 12 minutes.
- Remove meatballs from the oven and add to the sauce mixture. Simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in sour cream, dill, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 133.1 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 856.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
SIMPLE SWEDISH MEATBALLS
When my husband packs these saucy slow-cooked meatballs in his lunch, all his work buddies wish they had their own! It's comfort food at its easiest. - Christina Logan, Gun Barrel City, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in broth, cream of chicken soup and soup mix. Stir in meatballs. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Stir in sour cream and parsley. Cook, covered, until heated through, about 15 minutes. If desired, serve with noodles or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1045mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
SWEDISH MEATBALLS IN SOUR CREAM SAUCE
Very special meatballs; I serve this for Christmas Eve dinner, accompanied with white rice or homemade noodles. The recipe is from Michael Field's Cooking School. I got it off Compuserve several years ago. Serves 6 to 8 as a main dish. Prep time includes chilling
Provided by DJM70
Categories Veal
Time 2h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Ask the butcher to split a few marrowbones lengthwise and extract the marrow For you. Have the beef, pork and veal ground together in front of you, for unless you see it you cannot be sure that it will be free of fat.
- So that they can be chilled, prepare the meat balls at least an hour before you plan to cook them. They are less likely then to crumble and lose their shape when they are fried.
- Soak the crumbs in the four Tab. of cream for 5 minutes, then put them in a large mixing bowl with the marrow and ground meats.
- Melt the 2 T. butter in a small frying pan and in it cook the chopped onion, shallots and garlic over Moderate heat for 5 min.,or until softened and color lightly. Add them to the mixing bowl and at the same time add the grated lemon rind, parsley, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Beat the 2 eggs lightly with a fork and pour them over the meat. With a large spoon, beat this mixture vigorously until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the meat loses its granular texture. If you own an electric mixer with a dough hook attachment, the beating operation will be much easier. But do not attempt to use an ordinary beater attachment; it will not work.
- Form into small balls, about an inch in diameter. The simplest and most efficient way to do this is to place a heaping teaspoon of the meat in the palm of of one hand and after moistening the other hand with cold water, roll it lightly over the meat until you have shaped it into a sphere. Do not fuss with this too much; when the balls are chilled, you can reshape them easily if you wish.
- Place the meat balls, as you finish them, on a baking sheet or platter lined with wax paper. Cover them with another sheet of waxed paper, and chill for at least an hour. For more firmly crusted meatballs, roll each lightly in flour just before frying them.
- When you are ready to cook the meatballs, melt the 3 Tab. butter and 2 Tab. oil over high heat in a large heavy frying pan. When the fat begins to sputter, lightly drop into the pan enough meat balls to cover the bottom about three quarters full. At once slide the pan back and forth over the burner so that they roll around in the hot fat; this will help them to keep their shapes and to brown evenly.
- After a couple of minutes, turn the heat down to moderate, and cook the balls 6-7 minutes longer, or until they are crisp brown all over and cooked through. Make sure by breaking one open; there should not be the slightest indication of pink in the center. With a slotted spoon, transfer the finished meatballs to a shallow casserole and continue with the remaining meatballs until they are all cooked.
- Make the sauce in the same frying pan. If the fat remaining in it is a good deep brown; pour off all but 3 Tab. of it. If, however, it is black and badly burned, scrape it all out and in its place melt 3 T. butter.
- Off the heat, with a wooden spoon, stir into the pan 2 Tab of flour and mix it to a smooth paste with the fat. Return the pan to a low heat and cook this roux slowly for a minute of so, stirring all the while. Then pour in, all at once, the cup of stock. Raise the heat to moderate and, with a wire whisk, beat this sauce together until it boils, thickens and becomes quite smooth. Then turn the heat down to the barest simmer. Still using the whisk, stir the sour cream into the sauce, about a Tab. at a time. Use more than ½ cup if you like the sauce fairly thin. At the last, add the fresh dill, lemon juice, salt to taste and cayenne. Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the casserole.
- When you are ready to serve them, reheat the meatballs slowly without letting the sauce boil.
- Serve them directly from the casserole, sprinkled with a little extra fresh dill if you have it. Buttered rice, noodles or pasta of any kind go well with this.
- Note: If you are unable to get any marrow, in its place beat into the meat ball mixture 3 tab. soft butter.
SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP
This easy Swedish meatball recipe is a household favorite handed down from my grandmother, who was a farm wife. Great dinner served with mashed potatoes!
Provided by AJ1968
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix beef, eggs, saltines, and onion soup mix together. Form into medium-sized meatballs.
- Melt butter in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add meatballs; cover and cook, turning frequently, until evenly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Pour cream of mushroom soup into a bowl. Fill empty can 3/4 full with milk and mix into the soup. Pour sauce over meatballs and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 133.2 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1014.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground beef and pork. This will give the meatballs a richer flavor and texture.
- Grate the onion. This will help to distribute the onion flavor evenly throughout the meatballs.
- Use panko breadcrumbs. These will help to absorb the moisture from the meat and make the meatballs more tender.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
- Cook the meatballs in a hot oven. This will help to brown the meatballs and keep them juicy.
- Make the cream sauce while the meatballs are cooking. This will save you time and effort.
- Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Conclusion:
Swedish meatballs with cream sauce is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can make the best Swedish meatballs you've ever tasted. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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