IKEA Swedish Meatball Recipe: How to Make Classic IKEA-Style Meatballs

Meatballs:

• ¾ cup Progresso Italian Style Bread Crumbs
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• ⅓ cup onion, minced or small dice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ tsp ground allspice
• Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large egg + 1 egg white, beaten

Sauce:

• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups low sodium beef broth
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 ½ Tbsp dried parsley
• Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 10 oz egg noodles

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add the breadcrumbs to a large bowl. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add the minced onion, garlic, ground allspice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
• Whisk the milk and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce into the skillet and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
• Pour the hot mixture over the breadcrumbs and stir until it forms a thick paste. Let it cool slightly, then mix in the ground beef, beaten egg, and egg white with a fork until well combined.
• Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray. Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on the sheet, close but not touching.
• Bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, or until cooked through. Smaller one-inch meatballs typically take about 15 minutes.
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the egg noodles. Start the gravy: melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup flour until smooth, then slowly whisk in the beef broth and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer.
• Whisk in the heavy cream and dried parsley. Add the cooked meatballs to the gravy, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 10 minutes so the flavors meld.
• While the meatballs simmer, cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain the noodles and serve the meatballs and creamy gravy over the hot noodles. Enjoy!