Description
Experience the joy of homemade Better Than IKEA Swedish Meatballs, a comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This delightful recipe features tender beef meatballs coated in a rich, savory gravy that elevates your meal without the need for store-bought options. Pair them with creamy mashed potatoes and tangy lingonberry jam for a classic Scandinavian experience. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night in, these meatballs promise to impress with their flavor and simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 brown onion
- 1 large garlic clove
- light oil
- 650g beef mince
- 100g panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 5 tbsp milk
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- freshly ground black pepper
- 50g unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 600ml fresh chicken or beef stock
- 2 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 2 tbsp cream (optional)
Instructions
- Finely chop the brown onion and garlic. Sauté in light oil over medium heat until soft and golden.
- In a large bowl, mix sautéed onion and garlic with beef mince, panko breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, nutmeg, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and fry in batches until golden brown.
- For the gravy, melt butter in the frying pan, whisk in flour, then gradually add stock and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Coat fried meatballs in gravy and heat through before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (210g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg