Description
Experience the comforting flavors of creamy Swedish meatballs made easy with frozen meatballs. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, each bite is rich and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 package (16 oz) frozen meatballs
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Sauté the Onions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown and fragrant.
- 2. Create the Roux
- Sprinkle flour over the sautéed onions, stirring well to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes until lightly browned.
- 3. Add Broth and Cream
- Gradually pour in beef broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add heavy cream and mix until smooth.
- 4. Cook the Meatballs
- Add frozen meatballs to the sauce, stirring gently to coat them evenly. Allow to simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- 5. Season It Up
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- 6. Serve with Flair
- Transfer meatballs to plates or serve directly from the skillet. Pair with mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg