Ikea reveals its simple recipe for famous meatballs with cream sauce

Anyone who has ever tried Ikea’s famous meatballs will be fully aware of just how mouthwateringly good they are, especially when they’re dipped in the iconic Swedish cream sauce. And for those who are yet to try them, get ready to treat your tastebuds to something amazing!

To give back to all those stuck indoors right now amid Covid-19, Ikea recently published the secret meatball recipe online for people to make in the comfort of their own homes. And with just seven easy steps involved in creating the delicious bite-sized treats, it’s no wonder everyone has been falling head over heels for this simple recipe from the furniture giant.

As one of Sweden’s most iconic dishes, Ikea said that the meatballs are traditionally served alongside potatoes, lingonberry jam and the famous cream sauce. But if you weren’t already salivating thinking about this delicious meal, you definitely will be after you read this poetic explanation by Ikea which describes the flavours as an “unexpected meeting of flavours”, with the cream sauce serving as a neutral “mediator between the two”. Delicious!

Ikea’s Meatballs with Swedish Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 500g beef mince
• 250g pork mince
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 100g breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 5 tbsp milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for frying
  Cream Sauce
• 40g butter
• 40g plain flour
• 150ml vegetable stock
• 150ml beef stock
• 150ml thickened cream
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Method

1. For the meatballs, place beef and pork mince in a bowl and combine, using hands or a wooden spoon, until there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth.
2. Add onion, garlic, breadcrumbs and egg, then mix. Add milk, then season with salt and pepper.
3. Roll small handfuls of the mixture into balls. Place the meatballs on a tray, cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 180C (or 160C fan-forced). Heat olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Once hot, add meatballs and fry, turning them so they brown all over.
5. Place fried meatballs in an ovenproof dish, cover with a lid or aluminium foil, and cook in the oven for 30 minutes.
6. To make the cream sauce, melt the butter in a frying pan, then whisk in the flour and stir continuously for 2 minutes.
7. Add the vegetable stock, beef stock, cream, soy sauce and mustard. Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken, stirring occasionally. Serve on its own or with mashed potatoes.