Swedish Meatballs

So I read an article about people that go to IKEA just for the Swedish Meatballs. I thought that was crazy - who would do that? So, I find this recipe that says this is the one from the IKEA chef. Without hesitation we knew we had to try it. Conclusion says its the best!  It made 85 meatballs and I thought for sure we'd freeze some, but no way. They are gone!

For the meatballs:

1 cup breadcrumbs
2 T butter
1/3 cup minced white onion
2 cloves of garlic minced
1/4 t ground allspice
2 t salt
1/4 t white pepper
1/2 cup milk
1 t worcestershire sauce
3/4 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 large egg plus 1 egg white beaten
vegetable oil for brushing

To make the meatballs, add the bread crumbs to  a large bowl. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, allspice, salt, white pepper and cook, stirring, until soft. About 5 minutes.
Add the milk and the worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer.  Pour the milk mixture over the bread crumbs and stir to make a thick sauce paste and let cool.

Then add the beef, pork, egg and egg white to the bowl. Mix until combined.  Brush a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Roll the meat into 1 inch balls and  arrange on the baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least an hour.

Preheat the oven  to 400. Bake the meatballs until cooked through, about 20 minutes.

For the gravy:

2 T butter
2 T all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 t worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 T chopped fresh parsley

To make the gravy, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking until smooth. Wisk in the beef broth and the worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the cream and meatballs. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until  gravy thickens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Combine the meatballs and the gravy.

Prepare your favorite noodles and add to a serving dish. Add the meatball mixture to the noodles, sprinkle with parsley and serve.