Ikea Swedish Meatballs (Printable Format)

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1 small yellow onion, grated
02 - 2 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed and chopped
03 - 340g ground beef
04 - 340g ground pork
05 - 1 egg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Cream Sauce

12 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
13 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
14 - 2 cups beef broth
15 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
16 - Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

17 - Mashed potatoes
18 - Lingonberry jam

# How-To Steps:

01 - Grate onion into a medium bowl, including any accumulated juices. Add chopped bread and mix to combine. Set aside to allow bread to soak in the onion juices. If mixture appears too dry, add a small splash of milk.
02 - Add ground beef, ground pork, egg, nutmeg, allspice, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to the bread mixture. Using your hands, gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
03 - Using a tablespoon measure, portion the meat mixture and roll into uniform balls.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, add meatballs and brown on all sides, approximately 3 minutes. Transfer browned meatballs to a plate.
05 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet and melt. Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously to create a roux.
06 - Gradually whisk in a small amount of beef broth to create a smooth base, then slowly add the remaining broth while continuously whisking to prevent lumps.
07 - Bring sauce to a simmer, then return meatballs and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Increase heat slightly and simmer until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
08 - Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow to cook for 2 minutes more until sauce is velvety and slightly thickened.
09 - Serve meatballs and sauce over mashed potatoes with a side of lingonberry jam for an authentic Swedish experience.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For authentic flavor, make sure to include both nutmeg and allspice in the meatball mixture.
02 - The meatballs can be made ahead and frozen before cooking for quick weeknight meals.

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