Swedish Meatballs with Frozen Meatballs
Swedish meatballs with frozen meatballs are a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor. These tender meatballs simmer in a creamy gravy that creates a delightful aroma, perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb frozen meatballs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven and cook frozen meatballs according to package instructions (usually about 20 minutes at 400°F).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook until golden brown (about 2 minutes).
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and heavy cream; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in soy sauce, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked meatballs to the sauce, coat gently, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg