Ikea Meatballs

Ikea Meatballs
4.7 (3 ratings)
If you're a fan of Ikea, you'll be elated to know that you can make its famous Swedish meatballs right at home.This recipe is courtesy of Ikea.
Prep Time
1.25
hours
Cook Time
45
minutes
Servings
4
ikea meatballs
Total time: 2 hours
Ingredients
  • 500 gram (17.6 ounces) ground beef
  • 250 gram (8.8 ounces) ground pork
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic, crushed or minced
  • 100 gram (3.5 ounces) breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 5 tablespoon whole milk
  • generous salt and pepper
  • dash of oil
  • 40 gram (1.4 ounces or about 2 1/2 tablespoons) butter
  • 40 gram (1.4 ounces) plain flour
  • 150 milliliter (5 ounces) vegetable stock
  • 150 milliliter (5 ounces) beef stock
  • 150 milliliter (5 ounces) thick double cream
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Directions
  1. Combine beef and pork, and mix with your fingers to break up any lumps.
  2. Add finely chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg and mix.
  3. Add milk and season well with salt and pepper.
  4. Shape mixture into small, round balls.
  5. Place on a clean plate, cover and store in the fridge for two hours.
  6. In a frying pan, heat oil on medium heat.
  7. When hot, gently add meatballs and brown on all sides.
  8. When browned, add to an ovenproof dish and cover.
  9. Place in a hot oven (180 degrees Celsius or 356 Fahrenheit for conventional, or 160 degrees Celsius or 320 Fahrenheit for fan) and cook for a further 30 minutes.
  10. Melt butter in a pan.
  11. Whisk in plain flour and stir for two minutes.
  12. Add vegetable stock and beef stock and continue to stir.
  13. Add double cream, soy sauce and Dijon mustard.
  14. Bring it to a simmer and allow sauce to thicken.
  15. Serve with potatoes.