Swedish Meatballs (IKEA Copycat)
Description
Enjoy the delicious flavors of IKEA’s Swedish Meatballs at home with this easy copycat recipe. Tender meatballs, creamy gravy, and a perfect balance of spices make this dish a comforting classic.
Ingredients
Ikea Meatball Ingredients:
- 12 ounces ground beef
- 12 ounces ground pork
- 2 slices sandwich bread
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Ikea Meatball Gravy Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth, or beef stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Add the ground beef, ground pork, egg, onions, sandwich bread, and seasonings together in a large bowl.
- Roll the meatballs or use a cookie scoop (about three tablespoons) of meat mixture. As you roll them, place them into the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook for 15 to 17 minutes.
- While the meatballs are cooking, make the sauce for the Swedish meatballs. Add the butter, all-purpose flour, beef broth, and heavy cream to a small saucepan.
- Simmer, continue to whisk, bring to a slight boil, and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- To serve, place meatballs down on a plate, and drizzle them with the sauce.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 26gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 872mgPotassium: 470mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 575IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg