Swedish Meatballs (Ikea Meatballs)
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4.9
63 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
679 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Swedish
Swedish Meatballs (Ikea Meatballs)
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Swedish Meatballs just like the ones at Ikea! Complete with the creamy sauce, you'll LOVE this easy recipe for a quick weeknight family meal.
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Ingredients
MEATBALLS
- 3 slices bread
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup minced yellow onion
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
- 1 pound ground beef , 80/20
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg , freshly grated
CREAMY BEEF GRAVY
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper , (regular black pepper is fine too, but you’ll see the flecks of pepper)
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Instructions
TO MAKE THE SWEDISH MEATBALLS:
- In the bowl of your stand mixer add the milk to the slices of bread.
- Melt the butter in a pan and add the minced yellow onions.
- Cook them on medium low until translucent but not browned.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- In your bowl with the milk soaked bread add the rest of the meatball ingredients including the cooked onions, but only 2 tablespoons of the butter.
- Mix it on low until the bread is broken apart and the meat is combined with the ingredients (using the stand mixer and not your hands helps keep the mixture cold and tender).
- Using a meatballer or your hands scoop them into balls about the size of a ping pong ball.
- Freeze on a cookie sheet if possible.
- If cooking immediately, add the rest of your butter to your skillet and cook on medium high on all sides for a total of 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the meatballs from the pan.
TO MAKE THE GRAVY:
- Add the butter to the pan, then add the flour and whisk until combined on medium heat.
- Cook the flour 1-2 minutes or until it just starts to brown a bit.
- Add in the beef stock and whisk well until combined.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and whisk together.
- Add the meatballs back in and coat with the gravy until it is thickened, another 3-5 minutes
- Top with parsley (optional)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
679kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
231mg
(77%)
Sodium
1029mg
(43%)
Potassium
858mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
881IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 679 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 679kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 231mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 1029mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 858mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 881IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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