Ikea’s Iconic Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Ikea is renowned not only for its furniture and home accessories but also for a plate of its famous meatballs. Now, the beloved retailer has kindly shared its famous recipe, allowing those staying at home to recreate this culinary delight.
The Origins of Swedish Meatballs
The Swedish meatballs made their debut in Ikea stores during the 1980s. Founder Ingvar Kamprad believed that doing business on an empty stomach was too difficult. He aimed to offer customers a delightful taste of quintessential Swedish food through Ikea’s food court. Consequently, meatballs have become one of the most loved menu items, traditionally served around the globe with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, and allemansrätten cream sauce.
Recipe for Homemade Swedish Meatballs
With many stores temporarily closed, Ikea UK has generously provided a recipe to help fans prepare their meatballs at home. This recipe yields enough meatballs to serve four people. The ingredients required include:
- 500g of beef mince
- 250g of pork mince
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 1 clove of crushed or minced garlic
- 1 egg
- 100g breadcrumbs
- 5 tablespoons of whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the allemansrätten cream sauce, gather the following:
- 40g of oil
- 40g of plain flour
- 150ml of vegetable stock
- 150ml of beef stock
- 150ml of thick double cream
- 2 teaspoons of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
The Popularity of Ikea Meatballs
Prior to the pandemic, Ikea served over two million meatballs daily across its stores worldwide. Alongside the classic meatball option, the retailer also offers vegan and chicken meatballs. Currently, only the recipe for the traditional beef and pork meatballs has been made available, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this cherished dish from the comfort of their home.
