Cream Sauce for Swedish Meatballs
Transform your Swedish meatballs into an irresistible feast with this luscious cream sauce recipe, crafted for ultimate flavor and elegance. This homemade Swedish meatball sauce begins with a velvety roux of butter and flour, enriched with beef broth for a deep, savory base. It’s elevated with a splash of heavy cream, a hint of soy sauce, and a touch of Dijon mustard, delivering a perfect balance of richness and tang. Ready in just 15 minutes, this creamy sauce coats each meatball beautifully, making every bite indulgent and satisfying. Perfect for cozy family dinners or special gatherings, pair this sauce with buttery mashed potatoes or fluffy egg noodles for a truly comforting meal experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
Melt the unsalted butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Once the butter is fully melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour. Cook this mixture for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly to form a smooth roux, making sure it does not brown.
Slowly pour in the beef broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and allow it to thicken, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard to enhance the flavor and richness of the sauce.
Season with salt and ground black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference.
Continue to simmer the sauce gently for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the cream sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Remove the sauce from heat and serve immediately over freshly cooked Swedish meatballs. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.2 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.6 g | 193% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 2740 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 308 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
