If you can't pass up their famous and divine meatballs when you visit IKEA, then you'll be delighted to hear that IKEA has shared the recipe!
Anyone who has ever tried meatballs IKEA, you know what we're talking about. Those of you who have not yet managed to taste this round piece of heaven will now have the opportunity, even if IKEA is not open and unfortunately you cannot go shopping in Zagreb or Gorica.
IKEA has announced recipe how to make their famous meatballs at home! And since you have the opportunity to practice your cooking skills in quarantine, why not make your family happy with this delicious lunch?
As you might expect, the Swedish furniture giant's recipe quickly went viral, and people are ecstatic to finally be able to make these balls at home! "We know that some people will miss our balls, so we prepared a recipe for a homemade alternative with more easily available ingredients," says Lorena Lourido, manager of the food department at IKEA UK. "Being at home is not easy, and we want to help make people's lives a little easier and more beautiful. Bon appétit or smakling målt, as we say in Sweden,” he adds.
Swedish meatballs are traditionally served with potatoes, cranberry sauce and cream sauce.
IKEA Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Ball ingredients
- 500 g of ground beef
- 250 g of minced pork
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, crushed or finely chopped
- 100 g of breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 5 tablespoons of milk
- salt and pepper
Ingredients for the cream sauce
- a drop of shrimp oil
- 40 g of malt
- 40 g plain flour
- 150 ml of vegetable soup base
- 150 ml of beef broth base
- 150 ml of cream
- 2 teaspoons of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of mustard
Preparation
Mix the beef and pork mince with your hands to prevent lumps. Add finely chopped onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, egg and mix. Add milk and season well with salt and pepper. Form small balls. Place them on a clean plate, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours (this will help them keep their shape while baking). Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. When hot, add the balls and cook until nicely browned on all sides. Place them in a fireproof container and cover it. Place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius (160 degrees if it is fan) and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
For the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour and mix for 2 minutes. Add the vegetable and beef stock and continue to mix. Add cream, soy sauce and mustard. Bring to a gentle simmer and allow the sauce to thicken.
When the food is ready, add potatoes, mashed or boiled new potatoes. Have a good run!
