Swedish (Ikea) meatballs Recipe

• 2 tbs olive oil, divided
• 1 onion, chopped
• 450 g ground beef
• 450 g ground pork
• ½ cup bread crumbs, homemade
• 2 egg yolks
• ¼ tsp ground allspice
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• For the gravy:
• 60 g butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups beef broth (from 1 cube)
• ¾ cup sour cream
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbs fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Directions

1.

In a large skillet sauté onions in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. When onions become translucent, remove pan from the heat and leave them to cool a little.

2.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg yolks, allspice, nutmeg, salt, pepper and cooked onion. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, mix until well combined.

3.

Roll the mixture into 1 ¼-to-1 ½-inch meatballs (ice cream spoon helps to measure the amount needed for one meatball), forming about 24 meatballs.

4.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add meatballs, in batches, and cook until all sides are browned, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to get rid of any excessive fat.

5.

To make the gravy, melt butter in the skillet. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute

6.

Gradually whisk in beef broth and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in sour cream; season with salt and pepper.

7.

Add the meatballs and cook, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, dilute with some water to the desired consistency.

8.

Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, and with cooked fresh pasta.