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Hunter’s Favorite Baked Swedish Meatballs & Noodles (IKEA copycat)

Hunter’s Favorite Baked Swedish Meatballs & Noodles You’ll Adore

Experience the comforting flavors of Hunter’s Favorite Baked Swedish Meatballs & Noodles, a heartwarming meal inspired by IKEA.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Foods
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 1 lb Ground Pork Can replace with more beef or ground chicken.
  • 1/4 cup Italian Parsley Substitute with fresh dill or thyme if preferred.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Use shallots for a milder flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Allspice can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/4 tsp Allspice Omit if not available but increase nutmeg.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh or powdered garlic can be used.
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Use regular breadcrumbs for a denser meatball.
  • 2 large Eggs Use flax eggs for a vegan option (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water).
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Sea salt can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper White pepper is a substitute for a milder flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with melted butter or avocado oil.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Margarine can be used as a non-dairy alternative.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Vegetable broth can lighten the flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard is an alternative.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half or coconut cream can lighten it.
For Serving
  • 12 oz Egg Noodles Any pasta type can be used or swap for zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley For garnish, adds a fresh touch; omit if unavailable.

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Large Bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Meatball Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC) and grease a baking sheet to ensure your meatballs don’t stick as they bake.
  2. Combine the ground beef, ground pork, parsley, grated onion, nutmeg, allspice, garlic, panko, eggs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
  3. Scoop out the mixture using a cookie scoop, forming the meatballs, which should be about 2 inches in diameter. Arrange them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.
Creamy Sauce Preparation
  1. Melt the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the beef broth, Dijon mustard, salt, nutmeg, allspice, and heavy cream to the skillet, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens.
Combine and Serve
  1. Combine the baked meatballs with the sauce mixture once they’re cooked, covering it for about 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the egg noodles as per package instructions, then coat them with butter when drained.
  3. Serve the delightful meatballs and creamy sauce over the buttery egg noodles, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 27gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Hunter’s Favorite Baked Swedish Meatballs & Noodles as you bring everyone around the table for a memorable feast!

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