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Swedish (Ikea) meatballs

Ingredients

  • 2 tbs olive oil, divided
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 450 g ground beef
  • 450 g ground pork
  • ½ cup bread crumbs, homemade
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ¼ tsp ground allspice
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • For the gravy:
  • 60 g butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef broth (from 1 cube)
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbs fresh parsley leaves, chopped
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Swedish (Ikea) meatballs

Time: 15 minutes prep, 25 minutes cook
Servings: 6 servings
 

Directions

  1. In a large skillet sauté onions in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. When onions become translucent, remove pan from the heat and leave them to cool a little.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg yolks, allspice, nutmeg, salt, pepper and cooked onion. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, mix until well combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1 ¼-to-1 ½-inch meatballs (ice cream spoon helps to measure the amount needed for one meatball), forming about 24 meatballs.
  4. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add meatballs, in batches, and cook until all sides are browned, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to get rid of any excessive fat.
  5. To make the gravy, melt butter in the skillet. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute
  6. Gradually whisk in beef broth and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in sour cream; season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add the meatballs and cook, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, dilute with some water to the desired consistency.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, and with cooked fresh pasta.
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Summary

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These homemade #meatballs, smothered in a creamy #gravy sauce, taste much better than the famous #IKEA version! Your kids will love them!