Swedish Meatballs With Creamy Dill Sauce

These Swedish meatballs offer a comforting balance of savory veal and aromatic fresh dill, enveloped in a luxurious, velvety cream sauce. The dish features tender, bite-sized meatballs made with ground veal, fresh white breadcrumbs, and a hint of minced onion for depth. Simmered in a blend of half-and-half and whipping cream, the sauce achieves a perfect consistency that clings to every bite. This recipe is ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive holiday gathering. It pairs beautifully with buttery egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or lingonberry jam for a traditional Scandinavian experience. Simple to prepare yet elegant enough for guests, this dish brings authentic home-style flavor to your table.

Cuisine: Scandinavian

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 2

Calories: 444.5

Description

These Swedish meatballs offer a comforting balance of savory veal and aromatic fresh dill, enveloped in a luxurious, velvety cream sauce. The dish features tender, bite-sized meatballs made with ground veal, fresh white breadcrumbs, and a hint of minced onion for depth. Simmered in a blend of half-and-half and whipping cream, the sauce achieves a perfect consistency that clings to every bite. This recipe is ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive holiday gathering. It pairs beautifully with buttery egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or lingonberry jam for a traditional Scandinavian experience. Simple to prepare yet elegant enough for guests, this dish brings authentic home-style flavor to your table.

Ingredients

8 ounce Ground veal
1/3 cup Fresh white breadcrumbs
1/3 cup Onion; minced
1 Egg White
2 tablespoon Fresh dill; minced
2 teaspoon Vegetable oil
1/3 cup Half and half
1/4 cup Whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

1
Line a baking pan with waxed paper and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine the ground veal, fresh white breadcrumbs, minced onion, egg white, and 1-1/2 tablespoons of the minced fresh dill.
3
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until just combined and well blended.
4
Shape the veal mixture into approximately 16 small, uniform balls.
5
Place the formed meatballs on the prepared baking pan.
6
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
7
Add the meatballs to the skillet in a single layer.
8
Cook the meatballs, turning them frequently, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 12 minutes.
9
Pour the half and half and whipping cream into the skillet with the cooked meatballs.
10
Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of minced dill to the sauce.
11
Stir gently until the sauce is slightly thickened, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, about 3 minutes.
12
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
13
Serve the meatballs immediately, spooning the creamy dill sauce over them.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 444.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.9g20%
Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
Cholesterol 162.0mg54%
Sodium 268.7mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 21.1g8%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 57.2g115%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Make Ahead: The meatballs can be prepared up to 1 day in advance. Cover the pan and refrigerate before cooking.

Substitutions: If you do not have ground veal, you can use ground pork or a mixture of ground beef and pork for a heartier flavor.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with buttered egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or steamed green beans. A side of lingonberry jam adds a traditional tart contrast to the rich sauce.

Keywords: swedish, meatballs, veal, creamy, dill, sauce, scandinavian, comfort food, dinner, holiday, traditional, easy, pan-fried, simmered, herbaceous, rich, classic, family style

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Swedish Meatballs With Creamy Dill Sauce

Nutrition Facts