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Swedish Meatballs (Ikea Copycat)

Love those famous Swedish Meatballs from Ikea? Now you can make them at home!

These tender, flavorful meatballs in a rich cream sauce are perfect served with noodles or mashed potatoes. It’s the ultimate comfort food!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried oregano)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 tbsp butter, divided
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups beef broth, warmed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Soak panko bread crumbs in milk for 10 minutes. Sauté onions in olive oil and 1 tbsp butter until translucent.

Add garlic and oregano, and cook for 1-2 more minutes.

Step 2: In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, sautéed onions, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, egg, and soaked bread crumbs.

Form into 20 meatballs.

Step 3: In the same skillet, brown the meatballs on all sides, working in batches. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.

Step 4: In the skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter, whisk in flour, and cook until golden brown.

Slowly stir in warmed beef broth and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 5: Stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer the sauce until creamy.

Step 6: Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with noodles or mashed potatoes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I use a mix of ground beef and pork?

Yes! A mix of beef and pork will give the meatballs an even richer flavor.

2. How do I store leftovers?

Store leftover meatballs and sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

3. Can I freeze the meatballs?

Yes, you can freeze the cooked meatballs. Just make the sauce fresh when you’re ready to serve them.

4. Can I use regular mustard instead of Dijon?

Dijon mustard adds a specific flavor, but you can substitute regular mustard if needed.

5. What side dishes go best with Swedish meatballs?

They pair wonderfully with mashed potatoes, noodles, or even a fresh green salad.

Swedish Meatballs (Ikea Copycat)

These tender, flavorful meatballs in a rich cream sauce are perfect served with noodles or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 tbsp butter divided
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups beef broth warmed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Soak panko bread crumbs in milk for 10 minutes. Sauté onions in olive oil and 1 tbsp butter until translucent.
  • Add garlic and oregano, and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  • In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, sautéed onions, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, egg, and soaked bread crumbs.
  • Form into 20 meatballs.
  • In the same skillet, brown the meatballs on all sides, working in batches. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
  • In the skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter, whisk in flour, and cook until golden brown.
  • Slowly stir in warmed beef broth and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer the sauce until creamy.
  • Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with noodles or mashed potatoes.

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