Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs Recipes

SWEDISH MEATBALLS (HOMEMADE IKEA MEATBALLS)

Steps:

• Grate onion using a standard box grater (see video).
• Scrape onion and juices into bowl. Add bread and mix well - onion juice should make bread soggy (if not, add a tiny splash of milk). Set aside to soak for 1 minute.
• Add remaining Meatball ingredients EXCEPT oil. Mix well.
• Using a tablespoon measure and measure out a heaped tablespoon (or use ice cream scooper which is what I do), dollop on work surface. Repeat with remaining mixture: 25 - 30 meatballs. Then roll into shape.

IKEA SWEDISH MEATBALLS - COPYCAT RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tblsp. sweet butter. Saute onion and garlic until tender and soft. Add milk until a paste forms. Set aside.
• 2. In a large bowl, combine all of the meatball ingredients and mix well. Add the onion paste and mix again.
• 3. Make 1" meatballs, and brown in the remaining 1 tblsp. sweet butter. Drain on paper towels, and set aside.
• 4. Make Gravy: melt butter in skillet; whisk in flour stirring constantly. Add beef broth, worcestshire sauce, heavy cream, and salt and pepper. Stir until gravy is smooth.
• 5. Return browned meatballs to the gravy, and cook on low until gravy is thickened and meatballs are heated through, about 15 minutes.

COPYCAT IKEA SWEDISH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
• Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet; add meatballs, and brown on all sides.
• Remove meatballs from pan; set aside.
• Drain drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in skillet.
• Stir in cream cheese, milk, water, parsley, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and thyme into drippings; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened.
• Return meatballs to skillet.
• Serve over noodles, if desired.