I drove past IKEA recently, only to remember that I haven’t shared one of the most famous meatball recipes on the entire planet. Now, I love shopping there, and I can browse all day! I’ve even driven there occasionally just to get a Swedish-meatballs-and-sauce fix. But ever since our big move, I decided I didn’t want to get stuck in traffic for those delicious meatballs anymore. That gave me the best reason ever to make my own homemade Immulate Bites version. 😉
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Swedish Meatballs in Sauce
Make the Swedish Meatballs
Combine ground beef, panko, parsley, allspice, nutmeg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and egg in a medium-sized bowl. Mix well using a spatula until thoroughly combined. (Photos 1-3)Roll the meat mixture into 12 large meatballs or 16 small meatballs. (Photo 4)Cook – Heat oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook, turning continuously until brown on each side and cooked through. (Photos 5-6)Keep Warm – Transfer cooked meatballs to a plate and cover with foil.
Make the Swedish Meatball Sauce
The Roux – Add butter to the skillet. Once it melts, add the flour and whisk until it turns brown and smooth. (Photo 7)Liquids – Slowly stir in beef broth and heavy cream, and cook for about a minute. (Photos 8-9)Seasonings – Add garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Slowly stir until the sauce comes together. Then add the sour cream and stir until the sauce is evenly combined. (Photo 10)Simmer – Bring the sauce to a boil and simmer until it starts to thicken (5-7 minutes).Taste Test – Add salt and pepper as needed.Final Stretch – Add the meatballs to the skillet and simmer them in the sauce for another 1-2 minutes.Serve – Garnish with parsley and serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve Swedish meatballs as soon as they are cooked with a healthy dose of sauce poured all over them, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley. You can serve these meatballs over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes. Oh yeah! Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. You can reheat leftovers on the stovetop at medium heat until the sauce just starts to bubble and the meatballs are warmed through.
What Goes With Swedish Meatballs in Sauce
Homemade Swedish meatballs are traditionally served on top of egg noodles, but you can use any pasta. Roast garlic mashed potatoes are a good option if you’re avoiding pasta. Side dishes I love to serve include roasted broccoli, bacon-wrapped asparagus, or green bean casserole. For an authentic IKEA experience, add a dollop of lingonberry jam on the side.
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Watch How To Make It
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