Classic IKEA Meatballs with Cream Sauce
The beloved IKEA-style Swedish meatballs—tender, flavorful bites made from a blend of pork and beef, served in a creamy, savory gravy. Perfect comfort food!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
Meatballs
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 egg beaten
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- to taste salt and black pepper
Cream Sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, pork, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, spices, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat oil in a skillet and brown meatballs in batches. Cook until fully cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth, followed by cream, soy sauce, and mustard. Simmer until thickened.
- Add meatballs back to the skillet and coat with sauce. Simmer for a few more minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or steamed vegetables. Add lingonberry jam on the side for authentic Swedish flair!