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Köttbullar, a Swedish national dish

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Jens von Larcher
September 15, 2023

Balls of ground beef are a staple of many national cuisines. Köttbullar, meaning meatballs, are the Swedish variant. This dish is not just served at IKEA—it's many Swedes' favorite food.

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