Easy Swedish Meatball Sauce (Perfect for Frozen Meatballs!)

Method3 steps · about 15 min

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   Step 1: Prepare the meatballs according to the package instructions or the recipe you are using. Set aside.

   Uses 10–16 oz ready cooked Swedish meatballs, frozen or homemade

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   Step 2: Melt the 2 tbsp butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the 2 tbsp flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the selected 1½ cups broth and soy sauce; simmer about 3 minutes until slightly reduced. Stir in the cream (½ cup) and 1–2 pinches nutmeg, return to a simmer and season with salt and pepper to taste.

   Cook roux 1 minute then reduce broth about 3 minutes · 4 minUses 2 tablespoons unsalted butter · 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour · 1½ cups beef broth, mixed beef/chicken broth OR vegetable broth; choose one · 1 tablespoon soy sauce · ½ cup heavy whipping cream · 1-2 pinches of ground nutmeg (more to taste) · Salt and pepper to taste

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   Step 3: Add the prepared cooked meatballs to the finished sauce and simmer until heated through according to their preparation or package instructions. Garnish with optional parsley or chives. Serve with optional ready lingonberry jam or sauce, pickled cucumbers and either prepared mashed potatoes OR buttered egg noodles.

   Uses Finished cream and nutmeg meatball sauce · Prepared cooked meatballs · Chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional) · Lingonberry jam or homemade lingonberry sauce · Fresh Pickled Cucumbers · Mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles