Low Sodium IKEA-Style Swedish Meatballs

Savor the comforting flavors of Low Sodium IKEA-Style Swedish Meatballs, a healthier twist on the classic dish. Made with a tender blend of lean ground beef and pork, these meatballs are seasoned with warm spices like allspice and nutmeg, and baked to golden perfection. The creamy, low sodium gravy combines unsalted butter, Greek yogurt, and low sodium beef broth for a rich, velvety sauce that’s irresistibly good. Serve them with your favorite sides—like creamy mashed potatoes or lingonberry jam—for a taste of Sweden without the extra salt. With simple ingredients and easy prep, this recipe brings the iconic IKEA favorite to your table, guilt-free and bursting with flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Lean ground beef
• 250 grams Ground pork
• 1 cup Unsalted bread crumbs
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Low sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened Greek yogurt

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the unsalted bread crumbs and milk. Let them soak for about 10 minutes, ensuring the bread crumbs absorb the milk completely.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the unsalted butter. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix together the lean ground beef, ground pork, soaked bread crumbs, sautéed onion, black pepper, ground allspice, and ground nutmeg. Use your hands to gently combine the mixture being careful not to overwork the meat.

Step 4

Form the mixture into 1-1.5 inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for about 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are browned and cooked through.

Step 6

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In the same skillet used for the onions, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 7

Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook until lightly golden and bubbly. Slowly whisk in the low sodium beef broth and low sodium soy sauce, simmering for about 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.

Step 8

Once thickened, remove the sauce from the heat and whisk in the unsweetened Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Add the baked meatballs to the sauce, gently stirring to coat the meatballs evenly.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your low sodium Swedish meatballs with boiled potatoes or lingonberry jam on the side for an authentic experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1944.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2787.5

Total Fat 152.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 694.1mg	0%
Sodium 2954.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g	0%
Total Sugars 27.2g
Protein 214.2g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 808.1mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 1576.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.5%

Protein: 31.0%

Carbs: 19.5%