I love a good hearty dinner during the week that is quick to put together. You are going to love this Easy Swedish Meatballs and Rice recipe any night of the week!
This delicious meal can be made in under 30 minutes with minimal ingredients that you probably already have on hand. I'm using meatballs that are already made, you can find these in the meat section at most grocery stores.
I like using beef but you can also use pork. Read along for all the steps to make these easy Swedish Meatballs!
Ingredients For Swedish Meatballs
I love that you really don't need too many ingredients to make a delicious gravy. I use butter, flour, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, heavy cream and salt & pepper. You will need meatballs and white rice. You can substitute other styles of rice if you prefer.
How to Make Swedish Meatballs and Rice
These are so easy to make, especially if you grab pre-made meatballs from the meat section of the grocery store. You can also purchase ground beef and roll into 1 inch balls. I like to just season with salt and pepper but you can add additional seasonings if you'd like.
Be sure to brown the meatballs on all sides evenly in a little oil. You'll want to cook for a total of 10-15 minutes. A little longer if it's pork. Go ahead and start cooking your rice in a separate pan when you start cooking the meatballs.
Tips for the Best Results
Once the meatballs are cooked through, set aside. Keep the pan on medium heat and add in butter to melt into the meat drippings. Then add in the flour to stir. Once combined, you can add in the broth, worcestershire sauce, cream and salt & pepper.
Family Dinner in Under 30 Minutes
Once the gravy is made, you can add the meatballs back into the gravy and give them a good stir. Add a big spoonful or two of rice to a plate and top with the meatballs and gravy. This is one of our favorite weeknight dinners to make for the family!
If you like this recipe, be sure to check out our Easy White Chicken Chili!
Easy Swedish Meatballs and Rice
An easy Swedish Meatball and Rice recipe for any night of the week!
Ingredients
- 1 Spray of Avocado Oil
- 1 Pound of Meatballs (Beef or Pork)
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 3 tablespoons of flour
- 1 cup of beef broth
- 1-2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup of heavy cream
- Salt & pepper
- 1 Cup of White Rice + 2 Cups of Water
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions
- Heat medium saucepan on medium heat and add a spray of avocado oil.
- Saute meatballs on each side in pan for 2-3 minutes per side. Cook for 10-15 minutes total or until cooked through.
- Set meatballs aside
- Add butter to medium saucepan to combine with meat drippings.
- Add flour and combine.
- Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire, salt & pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cream and simmer 1 minute.
- Add meatballs and simmer 2 minutes.
- Add rice to a dish and top with meatballs and gravy.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 493Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 974mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 16g
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Yes! You can use store-bought frozen meatballs as a shortcut. Just heat them according to the package directions and simmer in the sauce to combine.
Swedish meatballs are typically smaller, seasoned and served in a creamy gravy. Regular meatballs are often larger and served with tomato-based sauces, especially in Italian dishes.
Yes, you can make them up to 3 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat on the stove over low heat. They also freeze well for up to 2 months.
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