Best Famous Ikea Swedish Meatballs Recipes

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ALMOST-FAMOUS SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Some people drive for hours to get to an Ikea store, and we know they aren't making the trek just for the $9.99 chairs. They're going for the Swedish meatballs. The dish has been a main attraction at Ikea Restaurants since an in-store chef developed the recipe in Switzerland in 1985. Although Ikea's Real Swedish Food Book, published in 2000, included a meatball recipe, reps confirmed that it is not the one served at their restaurants. Ikea is keeping that baby a secret, so chefs in Food Network Kitchens hit a nearby store for a tasting, then created this spot-on copy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield About 45 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup minced white onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound lean ground pork
1 large egg plus 1 egg white, beaten
Vegetable oil, for brushing
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Lingonberry jam, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the meatballs: Put the breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, allspice, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Pour the milk mixture over the breadcrumbs and stir to make a thick paste; let cool. Add the beef, pork, egg and egg white to the bowl and mix until combined.
  • Brush a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Roll the meat into 1-inch balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake the meatballs until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Make the gravy: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth. Whisk in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the cream and meatballs. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with the parsley and serve with lingonberry jam, if desired.

SWEDISH (IKEA) MEATBALLS



Swedish (IKEA) Meatballs image

These homemade meatballs, smothered in a creamy gravy sauce, taste much better than the famous IKEA version

Provided by Laka

Categories     Meatballs

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, chopped
450 g ground beef
450 g ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, homemade
2 egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
60 g butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups beef broth (from 1 cube)
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • To make the gravy, melt butter in the skillet. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  • 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.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, and with cooked fresh pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.4, Fat 47.7, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 196.7, Sodium 1432.2, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 32.1

FAMOUS IKEA SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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These meatballs are delicious-if you ever go shopping at an Ikea, you must stop at their restaurant and try these.

Provided by anglgrl0077

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2/3 lb lean ground beef
1/3 lb ground lean pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
1 (10 ounce) can beef gravy
1/2 cup 10% cream

Steps:

  • Saute onions in first tablespoon of oil until translucent. Set aside and let cool.
  • Combine breadcrumbs and milk, let soak for 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine onions, breadcrumbs, milk egg, meat and seasonings. Mix thoroughly. Form tablespoon of the meat mixture into balls.
  • Over medium heat, fry meatballs in second tablespoon of oil until brown on all sides.
  • In a small saucepan, combine gravy and cream; heat through but do not boil.
  • Serve meatballs with gravy, boiled potatoes and lingonberry preserves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.2, Fat 31.8, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 151.1, Sodium 1208.8, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 30.7

IKEA SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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I know there is already an "ikea swedish meatballs" recipe on here, but this one is right from the source :) This calls for "unsweetened rusk flour" which is obviously not available in the US. It literally translates to "toasted breadcrumbs" So I just use PLAIN breadcrumbs, I can't taste a difference in the meatballs. You could also toast up some panko in butter in a pan and out them in a baggie of some sort and crush them till their fine...but either way... I'm not sure of the "yield" here it depends how many meatballs you gove people to eat and how big the meatballs are made ;)

Provided by Dee_73

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 25 meatballs, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 egg
1/2 cup cream (half and half) or 1/2 cup milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or toasted panko, crushed)
2 small cold boiled yukon gold potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
salt
white pepper
1 dash allspice (optional)
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 cup low sodium beef broth
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon white flour
1 tablespoon butter
salt, to taste
white pepper

Steps:

  • For Meatballs:.
  • Fry the onion till golden in a couple of tablespoons of lightly browned butter.
  • Mash the potatoes.
  • Mix all the ingredients until meatball consistency.
  • Flavour with salt, white pepper and (optional) a little finely crushed allspice.
  • Shape the mixture into relatively large, round balls and transfer to a floured cutting board.
  • Fry them slowly in plenty of butter.
  • Cream Sauce:.
  • Melt butter in pan and add flour, whisk till golden brown and flour is cooked.
  • Add Beef Stock and Cream until desired thickness.
  • Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the meatballs with the sauce, freshly boiled yukon potatoes, and lingonberry jam.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1172.1, Fat 87.1, SaturatedFat 43.4, Cholesterol 386.4, Sodium 518.2, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 51.6

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