Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade IKEA Swedish Meatballs, perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. Tender meatballs made from a savory blend of ground beef and pork are enveloped in a creamy, rich gravy that delivers a nostalgic taste of Sweden. Serve them with mashed potatoes or lingonberry sauce for an authentic experience that warms the heart and brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (for the sauce)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for the sauce)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth (for the sauce)
- ½ cup sour cream (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Sauté chopped onion in a skillet until translucent.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, sautéed onions, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, eggs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook meatballs until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- For the sauce, melt butter in another pan. Whisk in flour until golden brown. Gradually add beef broth while stirring until smooth; stir in sour cream.
- Add browned meatballs to the sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes or lingonberry jam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg