traditional swedish meatball sauce

Name: Traditional Swedish Meatball Sauce
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: 4 tablespoon(s) butter; 3 tablespoon(s) flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1/4 cup(s) tawny port; 2 tablespoon(s) beef base/paste; 1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 1/2 tablespoon(s) parsley flakes; 1/2 tablespoon(s) paprika; 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 2 cup(s) heavy cream/ whipping cream

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Tammy Kendell

Portland, OR

Updated on Apr 13, 2015

Years ago, there was a wonderful Swedish restaurant in Portland, Or. that had the best deli and traditional old world dishes and desserts. They made THE best Swedish meatballs I've ever had in my life. I've been looking for a traditional, authentic Swedish meatball sauce recipe. Most I found were easy, short-cut versions of stroganoff using sour cream. A true Swedish sauce is mostly cream and butter. I compiled ingredients of a few different recipes and came up with my own. It turned out fantastic and just what I wanted. Perfection, in my world! I hope you enjoy!

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cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2-3 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup tawny port
2 tablespoons beef base/paste
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups heavy cream/ whipping cream

How To Make traditional swedish meatball sauce

Step 1

In a sauce pan on medium heat, melt butter and add flour to make a roux.

Step 2

Add port and stir until thick and bubbly.
Step 3

Mix in the beef base/paste and continue to stir.
Step 4

Add garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, parsley, paprika and pepper.
Step 5

Reduce heat slightly. Slowly add cream (one cup at a time).
Step 6

Add meatballs (I use pre-made frozen) and let simmer and incorporate together for 20-30 minutes.
Step 7

Either serve with egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
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