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Swedish Meatballs (Ikea Copycat)

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