Swedish Meatballs: 1 Incredible IKEA Copycat
Make tender, flavorful Swedish meatballs with a rich, creamy gravy at home. This recipe is a copycat of the popular IKEA version, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying and Simmering
- Cuisine: Swedish
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add meatballs to the skillet in batches, being careful not to overcrowd. Brown on all sides. Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add flour to the skillet and whisk to combine with the drippings. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth.
- Bring the gravy to a simmer, then stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and the gravy has thickened.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use a mix of ground beef and ground pork.
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture, as this can result in tough meatballs.
- Ensure meatballs are browned well on all sides for maximum flavor.
- Adjust gravy consistency by simmering longer to thicken or adding a little more broth to thin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 5-6 meatballs with gravy)
- Calories: Estimated 450-550 kcal (will vary based on exact ingredients and portion size)
- Sugar: Estimated 3-5g
- Sodium: Estimated 800-1000mg
- Fat: Estimated 30-40g
- Saturated Fat: Estimated 12-18g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimated 18-22g
- Trans Fat: Estimated 0-1g
- Carbohydrates: Estimated 15-20g
- Fiber: Estimated 1-2g
- Protein: Estimated 25-35g
- Cholesterol: Estimated 100-150mg