Best IKEA Swedish Meatballs – Creamy, Classic Comfort Food
Classic IKEA-style Swedish meatballs — tender, savory, and smothered in creamy brown gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam for the perfect cozy meal.
Ingredients
Meatballs:
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½ lb ground beef
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½ lb ground pork
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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¼ cup milk
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1 small onion, grated
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1 egg
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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¼ tsp allspice
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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2 tbsp butter or oil
Gravy:
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3 tbsp butter
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3 tbsp flour
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2 cups beef broth
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp soy sauce or Worcestershire
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes. Add meats, onion, egg, and seasonings. Mix gently.
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Roll into 1–1½ inch balls. Chill for 30 minutes.
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Brown in butter or oil until golden. Set aside.
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Make gravy: Melt butter, whisk in flour. Cook 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in broth, cream, mustard, and soy sauce.
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Simmer until thickened. Return meatballs and cook 8–10 minutes until done.
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Serve warm with mashed potatoes or noodles.
Notes
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Freeze uncooked or cooked meatballs for up to 3 months.
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Substitute cranberry sauce for lingonberry if needed.
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For a lighter option, use ground turkey and half-and-half.