Ikea Swedish Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
650 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Swedish
Ikea Swedish Meatballs
Description
This recipe replicates Ikea Swedish Meatballs by blending ground beef and pork with heavy cream, egg, cooked onion, salt, white pepper, and optionally allspice. The addition of cooked potatoes in the mixture helps achieve a smooth, tender meatball texture. Rolled meatballs are coated in flour before being pan-fried in butter until browned evenly.
The accompanying gravy is made by adding butter to the pan drippings and combining soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, water, and cream to create a smooth and flavorful sauce. Mashed potatoes on the side, made with butter and cream, complete the meal providing a classic accompaniment to the savory meatballs.
The layering of ground meats and seasoning with careful cooking technique results in meatballs that balance moistness with a golden exterior, while the creamy gravy elevates the overall richness of the dish.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds russet potato peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 cup onion white, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoons ground white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice optional
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 ounces butter divided use
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Mashed potatoes
- potato remaining
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Place potatoes into a large pot, add enough water to cover the potatoes. cook potatoes over medium-high heat. Cook potatoes for 8 to 10 minutes or until they are tender. Drain, and set aside.
- In a small skillet heat together 2 teaspoons of butter and chopped white onion. Cook until tender, but do not let the onion brown. In a large bowl combine ground beef, ground pork, 1 egg, heavy cream, cooked onion, salt, and white pepper. Add 3/4 cup cooked potato to the bowl. Use a mixer to combine the mixture. Blend until the meatball mixture is smooth.
- Form small balls out of the meat mixture. Drop the meatballs into flour and roll gently in the flour. Cook the meatballs in a large skillet with a tablespoon of butter. Turn the meatballs every few minutes while cooking so they cook evenly. Cook the meatballs for 15 minutes or until done. The meatballs will be browned on all sides when they are finished.
- To make the gravy, you may need to add another tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the skillet. Cook the roux for about two minutes. Add the water and the heavy cream to the roux stir continually over medium heat. The sauce will thicken. Add soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce to the gravy. Cook and heat through.
Remaining potatoes
- For the remaining potatoes not used in the meatballs, you can make mashed potatoes out of them. Place warm cooked potatoes into a bowl, and add in butter and cream, and mix with a blender until smooth. You will want to adjust for seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 650 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 650kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 948mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 800IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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