Ikea Swedish Meatballs

Bring the iconic taste of Scandinavia to your kitchen with this irresistible recipe for Ikea Swedish Meatballs. These tender, flavorful meatballs combine a perfect blend of ground beef and pork seasoned with allspice and nutmeg for that signature Nordic touch. Paired with a creamy, velvety gravy enriched with beef stock, heavy cream, and a hint of soy sauce and Dijon mustard, this dish is comfort food at its finest. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is surprisingly easy to follow and perfect for a family dinner or weeknight treat. Serve them over buttery mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a hearty, restaurant-quality meal that will transport your taste buds straight to Sweden.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Ground pork
• 1 small, finely chopped Yellow onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Allspice
• 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Beef stock
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined but do not overwork the mixture.

Step 2

Shape the meat mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter, and place them on a plate or a baking sheet.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Transfer cooked meatballs to a plate and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it turns golden and forms a smooth roux.

Step 5

Gradually add beef stock to the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Step 6

Stir in heavy cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer for another 2 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 7

Return the meatballs to the skillet, gently stirring to coat them in the sauce. Cook for 5 more minutes on low heat to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve the Swedish meatballs hot with mashed potatoes or over cooked egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1793.3 grams (1793.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3311

Total Fat 233.70g	300%
Saturated Fat 103.20g	516%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.20g
Cholesterol 1006mg	335%
Sodium 7065mg	307%
Total Carbohydrate 117.10g	43%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 16.90g
Protein 184.10g	368%

Vitamin D 114IU	571%
Calcium 420mg	32%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 1921mg	41%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.6%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 14.2%