Ikea's famous meatball recipe!
Let’s be real - the highlight of any Ikea trip is definitely the food court, more specifically their meatballs. Don’t lie - you’ve gone back for seconds and thirds (something we shamelessly admit to as well). While we can’t make a visit to any Ikea stores at the moment, we can enjoy a slice of heaven in our own homes because Ikea just released the recipe to their world-famous dish!
Now stop drooling and get cooking!
Ikea UK just dropped a simple 6-step recipe for their famous Swedish Meatballs
While we can't visit any nearby Ikea at the moment, and while we wait for Ikea Philippines to open, you can prepare their iconic Swedish meatballs at home! Ikea has released a DIY recipe for you to recreate this dish right at home! And in typical Ikea style, it comes as a complete step-by-step guide. Enjoy!
Photo Credit: @IkeaUK on Twitter
Ikea Meatball Recipe
Ingredients:
- 500g minced beef
- 250g minced pork
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 clove of garlic (crushed or minced)
- 100g breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 5 tablespoons of whole milk
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Combine beef and pork mince and mix with your fingers to break up any lumps. Add finely chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg and mix. Add milk and season well with salt and pepper.
- Shape mixture into small, round balls. Place on a clean plate, cover and store in the fridge for 2 hours (to help them hold their shape while cooking).
- In a frying pan, heat oil on medium heat. When hot, gently add your meatballs and brown on all sides.
- When browned, add to an ovenproof dish and cover. Place in a hot oven at 180 degrees Celsius, and cook for a further 30 minutes.
Ikea Cream Sauce Recipe
Ingredients:
- 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
Instructions:
- Melt the butter in a frying pan. Whisk in the plain flour and stir for 2 minutes.
- Add vegetable stock and beef stock and continue to stir. Add double cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard.
- Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken.
- When ready to eat, serve with your favourite potatoes - either creamy mash or mini new boiled potatoes.
Access original recipe on Ikea.com
