What's the recipe to make IKEA Meatballs at home? (2024)

We’ve created a recipe for you to recreate this delicious dish in the comfort of your own home #IKEAmeatballs

The original post for our Meatball recipe can be found on Twitter here.

Ingredients for Meatballs

  • 500g beef mince
  • 250g pork mince
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic (crushed or minced)
  • 100g breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 5 tablespoons of milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients forcream sauce

  • dash of oil
  • 40g butter
  • 40g plain flour
  • 150ml vegetable stock
  • 150ml beef stock
  • 150ml thick double cream
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps for the meatballs

  1. Combine beef and pork mince until all lumps are smoothed. Add finely chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg and mix. Then add milk and salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Grab small handfuls and roll into a ball shape. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, this helps them firm up and hold their shape.
  3. Heat oil on medium in a frying pan. Once hot, add your meatballs and fry until brown on all sides.
  4. Add to an ovenproof dish and cover with aluminum. Place in an oven (180°C or 160°C fan) and cook for a further 30 minutes.

Steps for the Swedish cream sauce

  1. Melt 40g of butter in a frying pan. Whisk in 40g of plain flour stirring continuously for 2 minutes. Stir in 150ml of vegetable stock + 150ml of beef stock. Stir in 150ml thick double cream, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken.
  2. Recommended to be served with potatoes!

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What's the recipe to make IKEA Meatballs at home? (2024)

FAQs

What are the meatballs at IKEA made of? ›

Ingredients for Meatballs
  • 500g beef mince.
  • 250g pork mince.
  • 1 onion finely chopped.
  • 1 clove of garlic (crushed or minced)
  • 100g breadcrumbs.
  • 1 egg.
  • 5 tablespoons of milk.
  • salt and pepper to taste.

What is the sauce for Swedish meatballs made from? ›

The sauce for Swedish Meatballs is a creamy gravy that is made with butter, beef broth/stock, thickened with flour and made creamy with cream. But the most important flavour for the a really good creamy gravy is the pan drippings after searing the meatballs.

What is the jam they put on Ikea meatballs? ›

Product details. Swedes love to eat lingonberry jam with meatballs, mashed potatoes and cream sauce. But, the light sweetness is also great with other classic dishes like potato fritters, dumplings and pork pancakes.

Does Ikea have horse meat in their meatballs? ›

Czech authorities alerted the discount furniture maker that they had found horsemeat in a sample of meatballs, and Ikea subsequently pulled the product from stores in 14 countries.

What are the ingredients in Ikea plant based meatballs? ›

Developed with meat lovers in mind, the plant ball is made from pea protein, oats, potato and apple. The meaty taste is achieved by adding umami flavors, such as mushroom, tomato and roasted vegetables. And because there are no animal-based ingredients the plant ball is suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets.

What can I use instead of lingonberry jam? ›

But we do know that Swedish meatballs. are commonly served with lingenberry jam. And that if you can't find it, good old fashioned cranberry sauce. makes for an acceptable substitute.

Why are Ikea meatballs so cheap? ›

Like many other things in business, selling inexpensive meatballs is a strategy for the company to turn more profit. To sell their products, they need to get people in the door. To do that, they entice people with cheap meatballs.

Why is there jam in Ikea meatballs? ›

The traditional way to serve Swedish meatballs (köttbullar) is with lingonberry jam and a creamy gravy. The lingonberry jam provides a sweet and tart contrast to the savory meatballs, while the gravy adds richness and moisture. Because it tastes better.

Can you eat Ikea meatballs raw? ›

ikea meatballs are already fully cooked. There's no need to cook them at all.

Which Ikea meatballs are best? ›

Top Choice: Chicken Balls

In terms of the robust savoriness, juiciness, and addictive texture, these meatballs are simply the best. Interestingly enough, they are gluten-free and made with chicken, potato, onion, and seasoning — that's it! The Ikea rep even admitted they were her top choice too (over the original!).

How many meatballs do Ikea cook a day? ›

The furniture giant sells two million meatballs every day. But some of the romantic Swedishness of the meatballs, which are served with mash, light gravy and lingonberry jam, has been forever lost. Ikea's iconic meatballs originated in what is now modern day Turkey, according to the Mirror.

Are Ikea Swedish meatballs frozen? ›

Swedish Meatballs Frozen | Quick and Easy To Cook - IKEA.

Why does IKEA serve jam with meatballs? ›

The traditional way to serve Swedish meatballs (köttbullar) is with lingonberry jam and a creamy gravy. The lingonberry jam provides a sweet and tart contrast to the savory meatballs, while the gravy adds richness and moisture. Because it tastes better.

What makes Swedish meatballs different? ›

Italian Meatballs vs Swedish Meatballs: Swedish Meatballs are typically smaller in size than Italian meatballs and they are usually made with a 50-50 ratio of ground pork and ground beef.

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