Easy Swedish Meatballs Ikea Copycat Food

SWEDISH MEATBALLS (HOMEMADE IKEA MEATBALLS)

Steps:

• Grate onion using a standard box grater (see video).
• Scrape onion and juices into bowl. Add bread and mix well - onion juice should make bread soggy (if not, add a tiny splash of milk). Set aside to soak for 1 minute.
• Add remaining Meatball ingredients EXCEPT oil. Mix well.
• Using a tablespoon measure and measure out a heaped tablespoon (or use ice cream scooper which is what I do), dollop on work surface. Repeat with remaining mixture: 25 - 30 meatballs. Then roll into shape.

EASY SWEDISH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the onion, egg, bread crumbs, milk, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. meatballs, about 24. , Place in a shallow 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until meat is no longer pink, 7-1/2 minutes; drain. , Combine the soup, sour cream, milk, parsley and, if desired, nutmeg; pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on high until heated through, 5-6 minutes. Serve with noodles and, if desired, top with parsley.

COPYCAT IKEA SWEDISH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
• Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet; add meatballs, and brown on all sides.
• Remove meatballs from pan; set aside.
• Drain drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in skillet.
• Stir in cream cheese, milk, water, parsley, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and thyme into drippings; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened.
• Return meatballs to skillet.
• Serve over noodles, if desired.

FAMOUS IKEA SWEDISH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Saute onions in first tablespoon of oil until translucent. Set aside and let cool.
• Combine breadcrumbs and milk, let soak for 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine onions, breadcrumbs, milk egg, meat and seasonings. Mix thoroughly. Form tablespoon of the meat mixture into balls.
• Over medium heat, fry meatballs in second tablespoon of oil until brown on all sides.
• In a small saucepan, combine gravy and cream; heat through but do not boil.
• Serve meatballs with gravy, boiled potatoes and lingonberry preserves.