Swedish Meatballs & Cream Sauce (Köttbullar Och Grä

Name: Swedish Meatballs & Cream Sauce (Köttbullar Och Gräddsås)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Meatballs; 1 medium-sized yellow potato; 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, white preferred; 1 large egg; 500 grams lean ground beef; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, plain; 1/2 cup milk; Olive oil nonstick spray; For the Cream Sauce and to Serve; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons soy, or to taste; 1 teaspoon beef bouillon, or to taste; 1 tablespoon flour; Boiled potatoes (to serve); Lingonberry jam (to serve)

Servings: persons

For the Meatballs
1 medium-sized yellow potato
1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, white preferred
1 large egg
500 grams lean ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, plain
1/2 cup milk
Olive oil nonstick spray
For the Cream Sauce and to Serve
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons soy, or to taste
1 teaspoon beef bouillon, or to taste
1 tablespoon flour
Boiled potatoes (to serve)
Lingonberry jam (to serve)

1
Peel and boil the potato until soft through. Cool. Shred the potato with a grater.
2
Mix the pepper, salt and egg into the meat.
3
Microwave milk to slightly warm. Add breadcrumbs to the milk.
4
Add milk/breadcrumbs and shredded potato to the ground beef. Mix well with hands. Roll into small, tight meatballs.
5
Heat a non-stick pan on medium-high heat and spray with non-stick olive oil.
6
Cook meatballs through in batches, allowing space between each meatball. Respray pan with oil spray between batches.
7
In a separate saucepan, heat the cream and milk to a simmer. Add soy and beef bouillon to taste. Add flour mixed in a little water to the sauce to thicken.
8
Serve meatballs and cream sauce with boiled potatoes and lingonberry jam.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Meatballs, 1 medium-sized yellow potato, 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste, 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, white preferred, and more.

Yes, Swedish Meatballs & Cream Sauce (Köttbullar Och Gräddsås) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Swedish Meatballs & Cream Sauce (Köttbullar Och Gräddsås)

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Variations & substitutions

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