Beth's Swedish Meatball Sauce Recipe

Satisfy your Swedish meatball craving with this quick and easy recipe! Perfect for a weeknight supper using frozen meatballs, this creamy, savory sauce is bursting with umami flavor. Garlic, mushrooms, and a touch of paprika create a depth of flavor that will impress your family and friends. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 284.2 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beth's Swedish Meatball Sauce

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How to Make Beth's Swedish Meatball Sauce

  1. Saute 1 medium onion, chopped, in 1 tablespoon olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Stir in 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced. Cook until heated through (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Add 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 can (approximately 5.4 ounces) of water.
  4. Stir well, then add 1 teaspoon beef or chicken flavor base, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon parsley flakes.
  5. Stir well, then stir in 1/2 cup sour cream.
  6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Add 2 pounds hot cooked frozen meatballs and let simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the meatballs to heat through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

70g

Carbs

2g