Easy Swedish Meatball Sauce (Perfect for Frozen Meatballs!)
A simple recipe for a savory, creamy sauce that is the perfect compliment to cooked Swedish meatballs whether they are homemade, vegetarian or cooked from frozen.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 173kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups broth beef, a combination of beef and chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1-2 pinches of ground nutmeg more to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives optional
To Serve:
- 10-16 ounces cooked Swedish meatballs frozen or homemade
- Lingonberry jam or homemade lingonberry sauce
- Fresh Pickled Cucumbers
- Mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs according to the package instructions or the recipe you are using. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a 12 inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for one minute. Add broth and soy sauce, whisking constantly. Simmer until reduced slightly. Add cream and nutmeg and return to a simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add meatballs to sauce and simmer briefly to reheat. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives if desired. Serve.
Notes
To Make in Advance: Prepare the sauce as directed and let it cool to room temperature. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To serve, reheat in a skillet over medium low heat and add your cooked meatballs to heat through.
Recipe adapted from my Easy Swedish Meatballs with Gravy and Really Good Vegetarian Meatballs recipes.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 811IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg
