Saturday, February 16, 2013

Recipe for "Ikea" meatballs:

Servings: 4

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2/3 lb lean ground beef
1/3 lb ground lean pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
1 (10 ounce) can beef gravy
1/2 cup 10% cream
Directions:

1
Saute onions in first tablespoon of oil until translucent. Set aside and let cool.
2
Combine breadcrumbs and milk, let soak for 10 minutes.
3
In a large bowl, combine onions, breadcrumbs, milk egg, meat and seasonings. Mix thoroughly. Form tablespoon of the meat mixture into balls.
4
Over medium heat, fry meatballs in second tablespoon of oil until brown on all sides.
5
In a small saucepan, combine gravy and cream; heat through but do not boil.
6
Serve meatballs with gravy, boiled potatoes and lingonberry preserves.

Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/ikea-swedish-meatballs-165531?oc=linkback