Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs

Discover how to make delicious Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs at home! This easy recipe replicates the iconic Swedish dish, complete with creamy gravy and tender meatballs.

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Swedish

Keyword copycat recipe, meatballs

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 506kcal

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
⅔ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Sauce

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable stock
1 cup beef stock
1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic salt, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Work it together with your hands until completely mixed.
Once the mixture is all combined roll the meat into small balls, about 1 inch in size.
Working in batches, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs.
You want to cook the meatballs for about 8 minutes turning frequently until brown on all sides and cooked through.
Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside.
Carefully wipe the pan out with a paper towel and return it to the stove.
Melt the butter over medium heat and then whisk in the flour.
Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in the vegetable stock, then the beef stock.
Whisk until the mixture returns to a bubble.
Whisk in the heavy cream, and cook until it starts to bubble and thicken.
Serve over mashed potatoes.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

● Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
● Ikea serves these with lingonberry jam but if you cannot find it, I like to use whole berry cranberry sauce.

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