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)
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.
