SWEDISH (IKEA) MEATBALLS

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

Provided by Laka

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

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