**Introducing the Delightful Swedish Meatballs: A Culinary Journey from Traditional to Modern Flavors**
Swedish meatballs, a culinary gem from the heart of Scandinavia, have captivated taste buds worldwide with their delectable flavors and heartwarming comfort. These tender and savory meatballs, traditionally served with a rich gravy, mashed potatoes, and lingonberry jam, embody the essence of Swedish cuisine. In this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of Swedish meatball recipes that encompass both classic and contemporary culinary creations. From the iconic IKEA-style meatballs to innovative fusion dishes, our recipes cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences.
1. **Classic Swedish Meatballs:** Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Sweden with our authentic recipe for classic Swedish meatballs. This traditional dish features a harmonious blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned with a symphony of spices, and simmered in a luscious gravy.
2. **IKEA-Style Swedish Meatballs:** Experience the beloved flavors of IKEA's iconic Swedish meatballs in the comfort of your own kitchen. Our meticulously crafted recipe captures the essence of these crowd-pleasing meatballs, ensuring a taste that will transport you to the vibrant dining halls of IKEA.
3. **Turkey Swedish Meatballs:** Embrace a healthier twist on the classic Swedish meatball with our succulent turkey version. Ground turkey, leaner yet equally flavorful, forms the base of these meatballs, which are then enveloped in a savory gravy, making them a delightful choice for health-conscious individuals.
4. **Vegetarian Swedish Meatballs:** Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Swedish meatballs without compromising your plant-based lifestyle. Our vegetarian meatballs, crafted with a combination of lentils, mushrooms, and walnuts, deliver a satisfying meaty texture and a symphony of umami flavors.
5. **Swedish Meatballs with a Twist:** Embark on a culinary adventure with our fusion-inspired Swedish meatball recipes. From meatballs infused with Asian spices and served with a zesty teriyaki sauce to those complemented by a creamy Alfredo sauce, these innovative dishes promise an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your palate.
SWEDISH MEATBALLS (HOMEMADE IKEA MEATBALLS)
Recipe video above. Juicy meatballs smothered in a beautiful creamy gravy, with a hint of spicing that Swedish Meatballs are known for. Made extra soft and extra tasty by soaking fresh bread in grated onion - tried and tested technique used in my most of my meatball recipes, highly approved by readers! (See Italian Meatball reviews as an example)
Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Categories Mains
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 289 g, Calories 475 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Sodium 727 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
The trick to Alton Brown's moist Swedish Meatballs recipe, from Good Eats on Food Network, is white bread soaked in milk.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield approximately 30 meatballs, 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
- Tear the bread into pieces and place in a small mixing bowl along with the milk. Set aside.
- In a 12-inch straight sided saute pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and sweat until the onions are soft. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the bread and milk mixture, ground chuck, pork, egg yolks, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, black pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and onions. Beat on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Using a scale, weigh meatballs into 1-ounce portions and place on a sheet pan. Using your hands, shape the meatballs into rounds.
- Heat the remaining butter in the saute pan over medium-low heat, or in an electric skillet set to 250 degrees F. Add the meatballs and saute until golden brown on all sides, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the meatballs to an ovenproof dish using a slotted spoon and place in the warmed oven.
- Once all of the meatballs are cooked, decrease the heat to low and add the flour to the pan or skillet. Whisk until lightly browned, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add the beef stock and whisk until sauce begins to thicken. Add the cream and continue to cook until the gravy reaches the desired consistency. Remove the meatballs from the oven, cover with the gravy and serve.
ALMOST-FAMOUS SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Some people drive for hours to get to an Ikea store, and we know they aren't making the trek just for the $9.99 chairs. They're going for the Swedish meatballs. The dish has been a main attraction at Ikea Restaurants since an in-store chef developed the recipe in Switzerland in 1985. Although Ikea's Real Swedish Food Book, published in 2000, included a meatball recipe, reps confirmed that it is not the one served at their restaurants. Ikea is keeping that baby a secret, so chefs in Food Network Kitchens hit a nearby store for a tasting, then created this spot-on copy.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield About 45 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the meatballs: Put the breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, allspice, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Pour the milk mixture over the breadcrumbs and stir to make a thick paste; let cool. Add the beef, pork, egg and egg white to the bowl and mix until combined.
- Brush a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Roll the meat into 1-inch balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake the meatballs until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Make the gravy: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth. Whisk in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the cream and meatballs. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with the parsley and serve with lingonberry jam, if desired.
CLASSIC SWEDISH MEATBALLS
I'm a "Svenska flicka" (Swedish girl) from northwest Iowa, where many Swedes settled at the turn of the century. This recipe was given to me by a Swedish friend. It's obviously a 20th century version of a 19th century favorite, since back then they didn't have bouillon cubes or evaporated milk! I think you'll agree that these modern-day "Kottbullar" are very tasty. -Emily Gould, Hawarden, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine 2/3 cup evaporated milk with the next 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly. Refrigerate until chilled., With wet hands, shape meat mixture into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Pour over meatballs; bring to a boil. Cover; simmer 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, stir together cold water and flour. Remove meatballs from skillet; skim fat, reserving juices. Add flour mixture and remaining evaporated milk to pan juices; cook, uncovered, over low heat, stirring until sauce thickens. , Return meatballs to skillet. Stir in lemon juice. If desired, top with lingonberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CLASSIC SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Now you can recreate the meatballs you've enjoyed on furniture shopping trips at home...
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the mince with the egg, onion, breadcrumbs, dill and seasoning. Form into small meatballs about the size of walnuts - you should get about 20.
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan and brown the meatballs. You may have to do this in 2 batches. Remove from pan, melt the butter, then sprinkle over the flour and stir well. Cook for 2 mins, then slowly whisk in the stock. Keep whisking until it is a thick gravy, then return the meatballs to the pan and heat through. Sprinkle with dill and serve with cranberry jelly, greens and mash.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.73 milligram of sodium
MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Mom fixed this Swedish meatball recipe for all sorts of family dinners, potluck suppers and PTA meetings. The scent of browning meat is intoxicating. Add to that the sweet smell of onions caramelizing, and everyone's mouth starts watering. -Marybeth Mank, Mesquite, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs (about 36). In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs in batches. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings in pan., For gravy, stir flour into drippings; cook over medium-high heat until light brown (do not burn). Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Stir in the consomme, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat to medium-low; return meatballs to pan. Cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; toss with butter. Serve with meatball mixture; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 837 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 256mg cholesterol, Sodium 1744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 50g protein.
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Found these on another site that was featuring Scandinavian foods. I made these and added some sauteed mushroom pieces to the sauce, and served this as a main dish over rice. They can also be served as an appetizer in a chafing dish to keep warm. Provide toothpicks for spearing them. My neighbor used to have a Cmas Eve openhouse and served these. She suffered a stroke and has become incapacitated so her recipe is lost. These, if I close my eyes, taste just like hers! So I dedicate this recipe to Joyce....a very dear friend.
Provided by Nana Lee
Categories Meat
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- TO MAKE THE MEATBALLS:.
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Mix all ingredients for the meatballs together. Shape into balls. Place on cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until browned.
- Remove meatballs from oven and place in a casserole dish.
- Turn oven temperature to 350ºF.
- TO MAKE THE SAUCE:.
- Stir together ingredients for the sauce and combine with the meatballs in the casserole.
- Bake, covered, for 1 hour.
- Let stand covered for 10 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Use ground beef and pork. This combination produces the best flavor and texture for Swedish meatballs.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
- Use a meatball scoop to form the meatballs. This will help to ensure that the meatballs are all the same size and shape.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet before simmering them in the sauce. This will help to give the meatballs a nice crust.
- Use a good quality beef broth. The beef broth is a key ingredient in the sauce, so it's important to use a good quality broth.
- Add some sour cream to the sauce. Sour cream adds a rich, creamy flavor to the sauce.
- Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. These are all classic side dishes for Swedish meatballs.
Conclusion:
Swedish meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your Swedish meatballs turn out perfect every time.
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