Swedish Meatballs

While I’m always on board for shopping for home goods, I have been known to make a trip to Ikea just for their Swedish meatballs! The moist meatballs in the...

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Swedish Meatballs

While I’m always on board for shopping for home goods, I have been known to make a trip to Ikea just for their Swedish meatballs! The moist meatballs in the slightly tangy, creamy gravy are comfort food heaven. So, naturally, I needed to make my own Ikea meatballs at home.

Ingredients :
  • 2 slices white bread , hand torn into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup white onion , minced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 pound 80/20 ground beef*
  • 1 egg , lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • buttered egg noodles , mashed potatoes or rice, for serving
Directions :

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread pieces of and evaporated milk until bread is soaked, allow to sit.

  2. In large skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion, allowing to soften for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, cooking for another minute. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the bread mixture. Do not rinse out the pan, set aside with the heat off.

  3. Crumble the ground beef as you add it to the bread mixture, then top with the beat egg and sprinkle with the salt, pepper, nutmeg and allspice. Using your hands, toss to combine, but do not over mix.

  4. Roll into 1-inch meatballs. Reheat the skillet over medium heat. There should be enough butter left in the pan to coat, but if not, add 1 tablespoon more butter or neutral oil to prevent sticking.

  5. Add the meatballs to the hot pan, browning evenly on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove them to a paper towel lined plate or baking sheet to drain excess fat. Set meatballs aside, reserving the drippings in the pan.

  6. Continue to heat the pan over medium heat, whisking in the butter and flour to the pan drippings. Slowly whisk in the beef broth and then add the Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a low simmer.

  7. When simmering, whisk in the sour cream until combined. Return the meatballs to the pan, tossing to coat, and then reduce heat to low, simmering uncovered for 10-12 minutes.

  8. Serve over buttered egg noodles, mashed potatoes or rice.

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