Indulge in a culinary journey to the heart of Sweden with our delectable Creamy Swedish Meatballs recipe. These tender and savory meatballs, enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce, are a classic Swedish dish that will tantalize your taste buds. Our recipe guide includes three variations to suit your dietary preferences: a traditional version with a luscious cream sauce, a lighter version with reduced-fat ingredients, and a vegetarian alternative featuring hearty lentils. Prepare to be enchanted by the symphony of flavors in these Swedish meatballs, perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive party spread.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
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
EASY SWEDISH MEATBALL SAUCE
A quick but very tasty sauce to add to already prepared frozen meatballs. This recipe makes a generous amount of sauce for a 1/2 package (20 oz) of meatballs. Serve over egg noodles or rice.
Provided by Mary B
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together the beef stock, heavy cream, flour, soy sauce, black pepper, and rosemary in a large saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir over low heat until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the meatballs, and continue cooking until meatballs are heated through, about 5 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 140.4 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 357.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
CREAMY SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Love meatballs but worry about the fat content? This low-fat version will be a real treat
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Main course, Snack, Supper
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together the onion, pork, egg yolk and half the dill in a bowl. Lightly wet your hands, then shape the mixture into 12 balls, each about the size of golf ball.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Tip in the meatballs and fry, turning often, for about 12-15 mins until golden all over. Mix together sour cream and remaining dill, then spoon over the meatballs. Serve with mashed potato or tagliatelle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 0.21 milligram of sodium
Tips for Making the Best Creamy Swedish Meatballs
- Use a combination of ground beef and pork. This will give the meatballs a more flavorful and juicy texture.
- Season the meatballs well. Use a variety of herbs and spices, such as garlic, onion, thyme, rosemary, and salt and pepper, to give the meatballs a delicious flavor.
- Brown the meatballs before simmering them in the sauce. This will help to develop their flavor and give them a nice crust.
- Use a good quality sour cream. This will make the sauce creamy and rich.
- Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. They also go well with a side of lingonberry jam.
Conclusion
Creamy Swedish meatballs are a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a family meal. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!
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