Swedish meatballs with cream sauce
Delicious Swedish meatballs smothered in a creamy sauce, perfect for a cozy night in. Experience the flavors of Sweden with this comforting dish!
Instructions
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Prepare the Meatballs
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, egg, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 3 centimeters in diameter.
- Prepare the Meatballs
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, egg, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 3 centimeters in diameter.
- Cook the Meatballs
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a bit of oil.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Transfer the cooked meatballs to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Make the Cream Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour to create a roux, cooking for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg to taste.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet, coating them with the creamy sauce.
- Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a serving plate.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Voilà!
- Indulge in your creation and savor the moment. Bon appétit!
Recipe notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or Dijon mustard to the cream sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a bit more beef broth or heavy cream.
- Serve the meatballs with lingonberry jam for a classic Swedish accompaniment.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning and spices according to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scaled from 1 serving
Measurement system
For the Meatballs:
- 115 grams ground beef
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- ¼ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Pinch of nutmeg
For the Cream Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Pinch of nutmeg