Description
Indulge in the heartwarming comfort of Better Than IKEA Swedish Meatballs, a delightful twist on a classic dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. These tender, beefy meatballs are enveloped in a rich, homemade gravy that elevates every bite. Serve them alongside creamy mashed potatoes and vibrant green peas for a satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug. The added zing of sweet lingonberry jam creates a perfect balance, making this dish not just a meal but an experience.
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
- freshly ground sea salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp single or double cream (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté finely chopped onion and garlic in oil until golden.
- Combine cooked onion and garlic with both types of beef mince, panko breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, nutmeg, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently.
- Shape into meatballs and fry in heated oil until golden brown.
- Prepare the gravy by whisking flour into melted butter, then adding stock and Worcestershire sauce.
- Return meatballs to the gravy and simmer until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg