IKEA Swedish Meatballs Copycat Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
538 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Swedish
IKEA Swedish Meatballs Copycat Recipe
Description
The recipe for IKEA Swedish Meatballs mixes ground beef and pork with aromatics such as shredded onion and minced garlic, along with bread soaked in milk to keep the meatballs tender. The mixture includes egg, ground nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper to develop distinctive Swedish flavors. The meat is gently combined to avoid toughness and formed into small meatballs using an ice cream scoop or tablespoon measure to ensure even size.
Meatballs are cooked either in batches in a frying pan with olive oil until browned on all sides or baked on a parchment-lined tray in a 400°F oven until cooked through. The accompanying gravy uses butter and flour to create a roux, finished with vegetable and beef broth, milk or cream, soy sauce, and optionally Dijon mustard for depth. This combination produces a smooth, slightly tangy sauce to coat the meatballs.
The dish yields 36 to 40 meatballs and provides a rich, flavorful main course. It can be served traditionally with lingonberry jam, mashed potatoes, or noodles to complement the creamy gravy and enhance the savory meatballs.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork (or beef)
- 1 onion (shredded or finely minced)
- 3 garlic crushed or finely minced, cloves
- 2 lices white bread (with crusts removed or ½ cup Panko bread crumbs)
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Gravy
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup vegetable broth
- ⅔ cup beef broth
- ⅔ cup milk (or cream)
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, do not substitute with regular yellow mustard)
Instructions
Meatballs
- In a small bowl combine the bread (or panko breadcrumbs) with the milk. Mix until evenly coated. Set aside.
- In a large bowl add the ground beef, ground pork, minced onion, garlic, soaked bread, egg, nutmeg, All Spice, salt, pepper. Gently mix together until evenly combined. Tip: do not overmix or compact the meat too much or the meatballs will be tough.
- Using a tablespoon, measure out a heaping tablespoon (or use ice cream scooper) and place on a parchment paper lined sheet pan. Repeat with remaining mixture. Gently roll each meatball into shape. Optional: cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Or, freeze to be cooked at a later time. This recipe will make 36 - 40 meatballs.
- STOVE TOP COOKING METHODAdd a splash of cooking oil to a frying pan on medium heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs to the pan and brown on all sides, about 5 - 8 minutes. OVEN BAKING METHODPreheat oven to 400°F. Bake the meatballs on the parchment paper lined sheet for 20 - 25 minutes, or until cooked through.AIR FRYER COOKING METHODPreheat Air Fryer to 400°F. Working in batches, add the meatballs to the air fryer (leaving a small space between each meatball). Air fry for 8 - 12 minutes or until cooked through.
Gravy
- In a large frying pan or skillet on medium heat melt the butter.
- Whisk in flour and stir continuously for 2 - 3 minutes, or until until golden in color.
- Add in the vegetable and beef broth, stirring continuously until evenly combined.
- Add the milk, soy sauce and Dijon mustard. Stir until evenly combined.
- Add in the cooked meatballs and simmer for 4 – 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, lingonberry sauce or cranberry sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1075mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 409IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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