IKEA SWEDISH MEATBALLS - COPYCAT RECIPE

Ikea Swedish Meatballs - Copycat Recipe image

Provided by Carol Perricone

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1/2 large onion, chopped
2 clove fresh garlic, minced
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
3/4 c panko bread crumbs (you can use italian bread crumbs instead)
3 Tbsp unsalted butter (sweet butter) divided
2 Tbsp milk
1/4 tsp nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
GRAVY
1/4 c unsalted butter (sweet butter)
1/4 c all purpose flour
3 c beef broth
1/2 c heavy cream
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
salt and peper

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.