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Swedish Meatballs Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth low sodium, halal
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari halal
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon halal Worcestershire-style sauce

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat
  • Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly
  • Slowly add beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps
  • Let simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened
  • Lower heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream
  • Add soy sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and optional Worcestershire-style sauce
  • Simmer gently for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until smooth and creamy
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed

Notes

Sauce should be creamy and able to coat the back of a spoon
If too thick, add a splash of warm broth
If too thin, simmer 1–2 minutes longer
Do not boil after adding cream to prevent separation