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IKEA Swedish Meatballs Copycat Recipe
This IKEA Swedish Meatball recipe features all the great flavors of the classic restaurant version! Tender meatballs in a creamy gravy served with mashed potatoes, broccoli and lingonberry sauce. If you ever have a craving for this dish, there is no need to make a trip to IKEA. You can make them at home and enjoy them anytime!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 538 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Swedish
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork (or beef)
- 1 onion (shredded or finely minced)
- 3 garlic cloves (crushed or finely minced)
- 2 lices white bread (with crusts removed or ½ cup Panko bread crumbs)
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon All Spice powder
- 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.
Cup of Yum
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
Calories
538kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
1075mg
(45%)
Potassium
545mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
409IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538
% 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.