Easy Swedish Meatballs in Sauce: Quick, Juicy Family Favorite
Enjoy these quick and juicy Swedish meatballs in a creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and cook the meatballs until browned.
- In the same skillet, add beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Serve with pasta or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some fresh herbs like parsley or dill to the sauce.
- These meatballs can be frozen after cooked for easy meals later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg