Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Better Than IKEA Swedish Meatballs, a delightful twist on a classic dish that promises satisfaction for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Tender beef meatballs are enveloped in a creamy gravy, creating a savory experience that rivals your favorite restaurant. Serve them over fluffy mashed potatoes and pair with vibrant green peas and a touch of sweet lingonberry jam for an authentic taste that will leave everyone wanting more. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for cooks of all levels, ensuring that every bite delivers rich flavor and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 brown onion
- 1 large garlic clove
- light oil
- 400g (14 oz) beef mince
- 250g (8 1/2 oz) beef mince
- 100g (3 1/2 oz) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 5 tbsp milk
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- freshly ground black pepper
- mashed potatoes, to serve
- green peas, to serve
- lingonberry jam, to serve
- 50g (1 3/4 oz) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp (heaped) plain flour
- 600ml (2 1/2 cups) fresh chicken or beef stock
- 2 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Sauté finely chopped onion and garlic in light oil until golden.
- In a bowl, mix cooked onion and garlic with ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, nutmeg, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape into meatballs using wet hands.
- Fry meatballs in hot oil until golden and cooked through; drain on towels.
- For the gravy, whisk melted butter with flour until browned, then gradually add stock and Worcestershire sauce; season to taste.
- Return meatballs to the gravy and heat through before serving with mashed potatoes, peas, and jam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg