Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil (For cooking)
• 22 oz frozen meatballs (Use one 22-ounce bag)
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cup unsalted beef broth
• 10 oz cream of chicken soup (May be replaced with cream of mushroom soup)
• 0.25 tsp ground allspice
• 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp dried dill
• 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 packet onion soup mix (Use your favorite onion soup mix)
• 0.667 cup sour cream (Approximately two-thirds cup; add after turning off the heat)
• 0.25 cup heavy whipping cream (Add after turning off the heat)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a large covered skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to come to temperature.

2. 2

   Add the frozen meatballs to the hot oil. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the outsides are nicely golden brown. They may not yet be fully cooked through the center; they will finish cooking in the sauce.

3. 3

   While the meatballs cook, prepare egg noodles or mashed potatoes if serving them alongside the meatballs.

4. 4

   Add the all-purpose flour to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the unsalted beef broth and cream of chicken soup. Cream of mushroom soup may be used instead of the cream of chicken soup.

6. 6

   Add the ground allspice, nutmeg, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, ground black pepper, and onion soup mix. Do not add salt; the other ingredients provide sufficient saltiness.

7. 7

   Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then cook for 7 to 10 minutes, until the meatballs are fully cooked through.

8. 8

   Turn off the heat. Add the sour cream and heavy whipping cream, stirring them into the sauce. The residual heat will bring the mixture to serving temperature.

9. 9

   Serve the Swedish meatballs with egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Notes

The source describes this as a meal prepared in less than 30 minutes. The transcript does not provide a specific internal temperature for the meatballs; confirm they are fully cooked before serving. Egg noodles and mashed potatoes are mentioned as serving options but no quantities are provided.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• comfort food
• skillet
• quick meal
• 30-minute meal
• European
• meatballs