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IKEA Swedish Meatballs Copycat

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Make IKEA’s famous Swedish meatballs and creamy sauce at home. This recipe captures the juicy meatballs and rich, spiced sauce, perfect with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup lingonberry jam, for serving
  • Mashed potatoes, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, egg, milk, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  2. Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs in batches and brown on all sides. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add flour to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to make a roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  6. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
  7. Stir in heavy cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
  9. Serve meatballs and sauce over mashed potatoes, with lingonberry jam on the side.

Notes

  • For a smoother sauce, you can strain out the onion bits after simmering.
  • These meatballs freeze well. Cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the oven.
  • This recipe is a great option for weeknight dinners and can be a comforting meal for fall.

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