Juicy meatballs smothered in a creamy and rich sauce. This version is low in calories and has the same authentic flavor.
Course Main Course
Keyword Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 25minutes
Total Time 35minutes
Servings 2people
Calories 320kcal
Author Muna Kenny
Ingredients
MEATBALLS:
2tablespoonminced onion
2teaspoonolive oil
250gm ground beef
1tablespoonbreadcrumbs
1tablespoonmilk
Salt to taste
½teaspoonblack pepper
¼teaspoonred chili flakes
¼teaspoonallspice
SAUCE:
1tablespoonunsalted butter
2 ½tablespoonall-purpose flour
1 ½cupwater
½cupmilk
½cube of chicken bouillon
¼teaspoonblack pepper
2tablespoonchopped parsley
Instructions
MAKING THE MEATBALLS
Preheat the oven to 400F/200C. Use a nonstick baking pan, or lightly grease the baking pan with oil.
In a bowl, add the breadcrumbs, spices, salt, onion, milk, and olive oil, mix the ingredients well and then add the ground beef and mix until well combined.
Form equal sized balls, you should be able to make 10 meatballs. Place the meatballs in the baking pan and bake for 18 minutes or until it’s cooked.
MAKING THE SAUCE
In a pan, add the butter and when it melts add the flour and stir for two minutes on medium heat.
Pour the water and whisk to avoid creating lumps. When the mixture is thick, add the milk and keep whisking to get a smooth sauce.
Add the chicken bouillon and stir until combined. Season the sauce with black pepper and stir.
Add the meatballs and parsley, stir for one minute.
Cover the pan and turn off the heat.
Serve the Swedish meatballs on mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.