Best 7 Meatballs In Creamy Dill Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable meatballs in creamy dill sauce, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish is a harmonious blend of succulent meatballs nestled in a velvety creamy dill sauce, complemented by a medley of recipes that elevate the dining experience. From the classic Swedish meatballs to the zesty Greek meatballs, each recipe brings a unique twist to this timeless dish. Whether you prefer the traditional beef and pork meatballs or crave a lighter turkey or lamb variation, we have a recipe to satisfy every palate. Discover the secrets to creating perfectly tender and flavorful meatballs, along with tips for achieving a smooth and luscious sauce. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

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SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE



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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

cooking spray
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
¾ cup milk
1 pound lean ground beef
½ pound lean ground pork
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup finely chopped celery
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

MEATBALLS WITH CREAM SAUCE



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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

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
CREAM SAUCE:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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.

VEAL MEATBALLS AND BABY CARROTS IN DILLED CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Mustard     Sauté     Veal     Carrot     Dill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

7 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup minced onion
2 pounds ground veal
3/4 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
2 1/4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound baby carrots, peeled
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup canned chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dillweed
Fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until light brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat; cool.
  • Mix veal, breadcrumbs, eggs, 1/4 cup milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and sautéed onion in large bowl until well blended. Form mixture into 24 meatballs (about 3 tablespoons of veal mixture in each).
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add meatballs to skillet and cook until brown on all side, turning often, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer meatballs to paper towels to drain.
  • Cook carrots in pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 6 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water. Drain thoroughly.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add flour; stir 3 minutes (do not brown). Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk and broth. Bring to simmer, whisking constantly. Simmer until mixture is thick and smooth, whisking often, about 8 minutes. Whisk in cream and mustard. Bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Add meatballs and carrots. Cover; simmer until meatballs are just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat). Stir in chopped dill; cover and let stand 1 minute. Transfer to bowl. Garnish with dill sprigs and serve.

MEATBALLS IN DILL CREAM SAUCE



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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

8 ounces lean ground beef (90% lean)
8 ounces lean ground pork
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup water
SAUCE:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
Cooked buttered wide egg noodles, optional

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.

SWEDISH DILL MEATBALLS



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The allspice and nutmeg-plus a hint of dill-are what give these tender meatballs their special old-world flavor.-Kathy Ringel, Saline, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fresh dill sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 °. In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, bread crumbs and seasonings; set aside. In a skillet, saute onion in butter until soft; add to egg mixture. Add beef and ground pork; mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 350°. Shape meat mixture into 1-1/4-in. to 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from oven and place in a 3-qt. baking dish. , For sauce, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; stir in cream, dill, salt and pepper. If a thicker sauce is desired, continue cooking 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour sauce over meatballs. , Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Garnish with fresh dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 34g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

DANISH MEATBALLS WITH DILL SAUCE



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This is a very tasty, but unique, meatball recipe perfect for holiday parties. For some reason, men love these! I have found that purchasing pre-made meatballs cuts the prep time significantly and tastes good, too.

Provided by MPFEIFFER

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
½ pound ground veal
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups sour cream
¼ cup chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix beef, pork, veal, salt, pepper, eggs, onion and heavy cream. With moistened hands, shape the mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll the balls in the bread crumbs until all balls are well coated. Arrange in a single layer on a large, shallow baking sheet.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in the flour. Gradually stir in the chicken broth. Continue stirring until thickened and bubbly, then blend in the sour cream and fresh dill.
  • Melt remaining butter in a small saucepan, and drizzle over the meatballs. Bake meatballs in the preheated oven 35 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned.
  • Place meatballs in a chafing dish and cover with the sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 151.3 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 794.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

DANISH MEATBALLS WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE



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I make this for the "boys" every year during the deer hunt. They talk about it the rest of the year! I like the rich creamy flavor too! This is a little work, but it could easily become a holiday tradition!

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 lbs ground venison or 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork, unseasoned
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups sour cream
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon allspice
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
paprika

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix the meat, salt, pepper, eggs, onion and cream.
  • (I use my kitchenaid).
  • With moistened hands (this will be sticky), shape into 1 inch balls.
  • Roll the meatballs in bread crumbs until well coated.
  • Arrange in a single layer on shallow baking pans.
  • Drizzle melted butter over the meatballs.
  • Bake at 375 degrees, turning 3 or 4 times, until evenly browned, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce:.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
  • Whisk in the flour till smooth.
  • Gradually stir in the chicken broth.
  • Continue stirring until thickened and bubbly, then blend in sour cream, dill and seasonings.
  • Place meatballs in a serving dish and cover with the sauce.
  • Serve over egg noodles.

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs. Fresh dill is essential for the best flavor in this dish. If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried dill, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Don't overcook the meatballs. Overcooked meatballs will be tough and dry. Cook them just until they are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the meatballs and vegetables. If it's too thin, add a little cornstarch or flour.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides. Mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles are all good options.

Conclusion:

These meatballs in creamy dill sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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