Best 9 Swedish Meatballs With Cream Sauce Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Swedish meatballs, a classic dish that has captured hearts and palates worldwide. These tender and flavorful meatballs, nestled in a creamy and savory sauce, are a culinary journey that will transport you to the heart of Sweden. This recipe article presents a comprehensive guide to crafting these meatballs, along with three tempting variations that add unique twists to the traditional dish.

The classic Swedish meatballs, known as "Köttbullar", take center stage, featuring a blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned with a harmonious balance of spices. The meatballs are lovingly shaped by hand and gently browned, creating a crispy exterior that yields to a succulent and juicy interior. The accompanying cream sauce, prepared with a velvety roux, is enriched with beef broth, cream, and a touch of mustard, enveloping the meatballs in a luscious embrace.

For those seeking culinary adventures, the article offers three exciting variations on the classic Swedish meatballs. The "Lingonberry Glazed Meatballs" introduce a sweet and tangy twist, with a glaze made from lingonberry preserves and Dijon mustard. The "Cheesy Swedish Meatballs" elevate the dish with a delightful surprise of melted cheese, tucked inside each meatball before frying. Finally, the "Asian-Inspired Swedish Meatballs" take a bold step into fusion cuisine, incorporating Asian flavors with a blend of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.

With detailed instructions and helpful tips, this recipe article ensures that culinary enthusiasts of all skill levels can successfully recreate these Swedish meatballs at home. Impress your family and friends with these delectable dishes, perfect for dinner parties, potlucks, or simply a cozy family meal. Let the tantalizing aromas and flavors of Swedish meatballs fill your kitchen and create lasting memories around the dinner table.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH CREAMY SAUCE



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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

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon allspice
2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying pan
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups beef broth
3/4 cup heavy cream (or sour cream)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (or low-sodium soy sauce)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
sprinkle of finely chopped fresh parsley
garlic mashed potatoes

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 CREAM SAUCE



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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

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 pound ground pork
1/4 pound ground veal
1 cup finely ground fresh breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups boiled, peeled, and mashed potatoes (from 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes; use a ricer for best results)
1/4 cup grated onion (from 1 small onion)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Pickled Beets
Quick-Pickled Cucumbers
Lingonberry sauce (optional; ikea-usa.com) or cranberry sauce

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.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH CREAM SAUCE



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Forget queuing for your Swedish feast, now you can make your own traditional Swedish meatballs at home, complete with creamy gravy.

Provided by The Hairy Bikers

Categories     Main course

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
600g/1lb 5oz wild boar or pork, minced
4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
100g/3½oz breadcrumbs
1 free-range egg
50ml/2fl oz milk or single cream
½ tsp allspice
¼ tsp nutmeg
salt and freshly ground pepper
25g/1oz butter
25g/1oz flour
100ml/3½fl oz white wine
500ml/18fl oz beef stock
2 tbsp single cream
1 tbsp lingonberry jam or redcurrant jelly
few sprigs of dill, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
  • For the meatballs, heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for a further minute. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.
  • Put all the meatball ingredients, including the cooked onion and garlic, into a large bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands. Shape the mixture into balls somewhere between the size of a walnut and a golf ball - they should be around 40g/1½oz in weight. You should end up with around 24 meatballs. Put the balls on a baking tray and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
  • To make the gravy, melt the butter in a saucepan large enough to hold the meatballs. Add the flour and stir for 5-10 minutes until the flour and butter have combined into a roux and turned golden-brown. Add the white wine and stir vigorously until well incorporated, then gradually add all the beef stock, stirring thoroughly between each addition to avoid lumps, until you have a slightly thickened gravy. Add the cream and the jam, and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the meatballs from the oven and place in the gravy pan. Simmer gently for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavours to combine. Serve with a sprinkling of dill, more jam on the side and lots of mashed potato.

IKEA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH CREAM SAUCE



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There's a reason these Swedish meatballs are so popular with regulars at Ikea.

Provided by Ikea

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed or minced
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly whisked
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon fine sea salt, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups beef broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

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 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

EASY SWEDISH MEATBALL SAUCE



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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

1 cup beef stock
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ (20 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs, thawed

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

CREAM SAUCE FOR SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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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

1/8 pint cream
1/4 pint beef stock
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, to taste
1 tablespoon white flour
1 tablespoon water
salt
white pepper

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 IN SOUR CREAM SAUCE



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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

1/2 lb beef chuck, all fat removed and ground together twice
1/2 lb fresh lean pork, all fat removed and ground together twice
1/2 lb veal, all fat removed and ground together twice
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1/4 cup cream
2 tablespoons finely diced beef marrow
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 eggs
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup brown beef stock or 1 cup canned beef broth
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dry dill weed
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne

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.

CREAMY SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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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

1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 medium onion, chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound ground pork
GRAVY:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, optional

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.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef: The quality of the beef will greatly impact the flavor of the meatballs. Choose a lean ground beef with a fat content of around 85%.
  • Add bread crumbs to the meatball mixture: Bread crumbs help to absorb moisture and keep the meatballs tender. You can use fresh or dried bread crumbs, but make sure they are finely ground.
  • Season the meatball mixture well: Be generous with the salt and pepper, and add other spices to taste. Common spices used in Swedish meatballs include allspice, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Brown the meatballs before simmering them in the sauce: Browning the meatballs gives them a nice color and helps to develop their flavor.
  • Use a good quality cream for the sauce: The cream is an important part of the sauce, so use a good quality cream that has a high fat content.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender.
  • Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice: These are all classic accompaniments to Swedish meatballs.

Conclusion:

Swedish meatballs are a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make Swedish meatballs that are sure to impress your family and friends.

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