IKEA Swedish Meatballs (Copycat) + Video
These IKEA Swedish Meatballs are a copycat recipe of the famous restaurant cafeteria favorite. Tender, juicy, and smothered in creamy gravy!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3.5 ounces breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 5 tablespoons whole milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Ikea Meatball Sauce
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 3 tablespoons butter 1.4 ounces
- 3 tablespoons plain flour 1.4 ounces
- 5 ounces vegetable stock
- 5 ounces beef stock
- 5 ounces heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add beef and pork; mix thoroughly to break up any lumps. Add finely chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, and egg, and mix to combine. Add milk, and season well with salt and pepper.
- Shape mixture into small, round balls. Place on a clean plate, cover and store in the fridge for 2 hours (to help them hold their shape while cooking).
- In a frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. When hot, gently add meatballs and brown on all sides.
- When browned, add to an ovenproof dish and cover. Place in a hot oven, 350°F. or 180°C., and baked for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. Melt the butter in a frying pan. Whisk in the plain flour and continue cooking, stirring continuously for 2 minutes.
- Slowly add in vegetable stock and beef stock, whisking continuously. Stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce and Dijon mustard.
- Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken. Continue to stir.
- When ready to eat, serve with your favorite potatoes or noodles.
Video
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 191cal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 196mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg