Swedish Meatballs with Frozen Meatballs
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Amazingly delicious Swedish meatballs smothered in a rich and creamy sauce. This mouthwatering comfort food is done in only 30 minutes.
Equipment
- skillet
- whisk
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter + 1 tablespoon divided
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 3 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups beef broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1½ tsps soy sauce
- ¾ teaspoon dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
- 36 frozen meatballs
Garnish:
- freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet.
- Fry meatballs in batches so they don’t stew or simmer. Then transfer them to a plate and cover with foil.
- Add a ¼ cup butter to the juices in the pan to melt.
- Whisk in the flour until smooth, then keep stirring until the roux turns bubbly and golden brown.
- Add the broth and whisk until combined.
- Slowly add heavy cream, soy sauce and dijon mustard. Whisk until blended thoroughly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste then bring to a boil and continue to simmer until the sauce has thickened.
- Now add the meatballs back into the sauce and simmer for another 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- Serve Swedish meatballs over rice, mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
- For a leaner version, try using chicken or turkey meatballs.
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg