Swedish Meatball Sauce
To make Swedish Meatballs, defrost the desired number of Basic Meatballs and heat in sauce. Serve over egg noodles.
INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 3½ CUPS
- 6 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Freezing Day
Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
Add flour to butter, a tablespoon at a time. Whisk each tablespoon in with the butter before adding the next. Whisk for 1 minute more until the flour and butter are mixed and it turns a golden color.
Add the broth, slowly whisking as you pour. Continue whisking 8–15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the cream. Remove from heat and cool. Freeze in a freezer bag or plastic container.
Reheating Instructions
Defrost in the refrigerator overnight and use as desired.
PER RECIPE
Calories: 1076 | Fat: 98g | Protein: 13g | Sodium: 3421mg | Carbohydrates: 37g | Fiber: 1g
Transforming Swedish Meatball Sauce
Swedish Meatball Sauce is a variation of a standard white sauce that can be used in many dishes. You can easily adapt this sauce to a variety of recipes; for instance, add some sautéed mushrooms and serve over chicken, add some red wine and serve with beef, or add lemon or lime and serve over fish.
