These heavenly Swedish Meatballs are a homemade version of the iconic Ikea meatballs.
Theyre a whole lot easier than assembling flat-pack furniture, thats for sure!
Extra-soft and juicy, with a dash of classic spices like allspice, theyre smothered with the bread-mop-worthy sauce.
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Im also that person who confidently puts together Ikea furniture (Im a chartered accountant!
I can do this!
), only to worryingly end up with one leftover screw or bracket.
As for their meatballs?
Flatpack shopping is hard work.
I cant blame anyone who needs a pick-me-up after making it out the other end of the Ikea maze.
But once youve tried homemade Swedish Meatballs, youll never order these at the Ikea cafe ever again!
Whats so special about Swedish Meatballs?
You wont regret it.
What goes in Swedish Meatballs
Heres what you should probably make the Swedish Meatballs.
It smells like cloves.
How I roll meatballs
And heres how I roll meatballs.
Its the fastest method Ive been able to come up with!
Use an ice cream scooper with a lever to scoop up the mixture.
Even size meatballs, rolled relatively quickly!
But themost important flavourfor the a really good creamy gravy is the pan drippings after searing the meatballs.
What to serve with Swedish Meatballs
The Swedish Meatball eating experience is incomplete without creamyMashed Potato.
Youneedthe mash so you might savour every last drop of that wickedly delicious creamy gravy.
And if youre really trying to cut down on carbs,Creamy Mashed Caulifloweris your answer!
If you start now, youll have these on the table in less than hour.
Are you ready for the most sinfully delectable meatballs youve ever had in your life??
Nagi x
Watch how to make it
This recipe features in mydebut cookbook Dinner.
The book is mostly new recipes, but this is a reader favourite included by popular demand!
Post updated 13 May 2020 with improved videos, plus ingredients and step photos added.
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No change to recipe, its perfect as is!!!
And from the original publication date:
Trying to negotiate with Dozer using a Swedish Meatball…..
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