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ikea swedish meatballs - copycat recipe

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Recipe by
Carol Perricone
@coolbaker1
Massapequa Park, NY

There is a furniture store named Ikea in New York. They have a food cafe in the store, and are famous for their Swedish Meatballs. I found the recipe on Facebook, and decided to make them. They are delicious!! My family loved them. My photos.

yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ikea swedish meatballs - copycat recipe

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 lb
    ground pork
  • 1/2 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 2 clove
    fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1
    egg yolk
  • 3/4 c
    panko bread crumbs (you can use italian bread crumbs instead)
  • 3 Tbsp
    unsalted butter (sweet butter) divided
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • GRAVY
  • 1/4 c
    unsalted butter (sweet butter)
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3 c
    beef broth
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • salt and peper

How To Make ikea swedish meatballs - copycat recipe

  • 1
    In a large skillet, heat 2 tblsp. sweet butter. Saute onion and garlic until tender and soft. Add milk until a paste forms. Set aside.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine all of the meatball ingredients and mix well. Add the onion paste and mix again.
  • 3
    Make 1" meatballs, and brown in the remaining 1 tblsp. sweet butter. Drain on paper towels, and set aside.
  • 4
    Make Gravy: melt butter in skillet; whisk in flour stirring constantly. Add beef broth, worcestshire sauce, heavy cream, and salt and pepper. Stir until gravy is smooth.
  • 5
    Return browned meatballs to the gravy, and cook on low until gravy is thickened and meatballs are heated through, about 15 minutes.
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