IKEA-Style Swedish Meatballs

Recreate the magic of everyone's favorite Swedish furniture store with this IKEA-Style Swedish Meatballs recipe! These tender, flavorful meatballs combine ground beef and pork with a hint of garlic, onion, and spices for the perfect bite. They're simmered to perfection in a rich, velvety sauce made with beef broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and a splash of soy sauce for a savory depth. Whether served with creamy mashed potatoes or traditional lingonberry sauce, this homemade rendition promises all the comforting flavors of the classic dish—minus the trip to the store. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a weeknight favorite! Keywords: IKEA-style Swedish meatballs recipe, creamy sauce, comfort food, classic Swedish dish, homemade meatballs.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g ground beef
• 250 g ground pork
• 1 small onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 100 ml breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 600 ml beef broth
• 150 ml heavy cream
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Shape the mixture into small, equally-sized meatballs, about one inch in diameter.

Step 4

In a large frying pan, heat olive oil and one tablespoon of butter over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the meatballs in batches, cooking each batch for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides. Transfer cooked meatballs to a plate and set aside.

Step 6

In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and the flour whisking it to make a roux. Stir constantly for 2 minutes or until the mixture turns golden brown.

Step 7

Gradually whisk in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it thicken for a couple of minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce is creamy.

Step 9

Return the meatballs to the pan, simmer in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.

Step 10

Serve the meatballs hot with the creamy sauce drizzled over them. Pair with mashed potatoes or lingonberry sauce for a traditional touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1571 grams (1571.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2668

Total Fat 203.30g	261%
Saturated Fat 87.70g	439%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.10g
Cholesterol 835mg	278%
Sodium 6504mg	283%
Total Carbohydrate 62.40g	23%
Dietary Fiber 4.10g	15%
Total Sugars 9.50g
Protein 131.50g	263%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 261mg	20%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 1157mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.2%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 9.6%