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Easy Swedish Meatball Sauce

Creamy Easy Swedish Meatball Sauce for Cozy Dinners

This Easy Swedish Meatball Sauce is a creamy and quick addition that elevates weeknight dinners in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 cups beef stock substitute with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half, evaporated milk for lighter, or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary fresh or dried can be used
  • 2 tablespoons flour substitute with xanthan gum for gluten-free

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine beef stock and soy sauce. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Pour in heavy cream, season with black pepper and rosemary. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Whisk in flour gradually, cooking for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. Add pre-cooked meatballs to the sauce and heat for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Adjust sauce consistency as needed and serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This sauce is make-ahead friendly and can be customized to fit dietary needs. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.

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