Best Swedish Meatballs (Kottbullar)

5 from 2 votes

Best Ikea-style Swedish meatballs Kottbullar in creamy homemade sauce.

Prep Time25

Cook Time25

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Swedish

Servings:

Calories: 487kcal

Author: Ilona

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil on frying pan, add chopped onion, sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 onion
In a large bowl combine sautéed onion, ground pork, ground beef, egg, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt and nutmeg. Form small meatballs, about 35-40.
1 lb. ground pork, 1 lb. ground beef, 1 egg, 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
Heat remaining oil on frying pan, cook meatballs until browned for 3-5 minutes on each side, remove from the pan, set aside.

Melt butter on large frying pan, add flour, cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking all the time.
1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Add 2 cups of vegetable broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, soy sauce and salt, cook on low-medium heat for 5 minutes until thickens.
2 1/4 cup vegetable broth, 2 1/2 tsp. worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp. Dijon mustard, 1 1/2 tsp. soy sauce, 1/2 tsp. salt
Whisk in heavy cream.
1/2 cup heavy cream
Add meatballs to the sauce, cook for 10 minutes on low-medium heat, mixing sometimes. If the sauce is to thick add remaining 1/4 cup of vegetable broth during cooking.

You don't have to add mayo, since it is not really used in Ikea style meatball, but it helps to make the texture of the meat softer and I do recommend it.
If the sauce is to thick to your liking add about 2 tablespoons (or more) vegetable stock. If it's to thin, cook few minutes longer uncovered, so the water will evaporate, mixing often.
You can use homemade chicken broth for the sauce base.
What do you serve Swedish meatballs with? You can serve with any grains: barley, rice, quinoa, any type of pasta (rigatoni, spaghetti etc.). However, they are mostly served with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam or cranberry sauce.