IKEA-Style Meatballs with Creamy Gravy (Made at Home)

If you’ve ever gone to IKEA “just for one thing” and left thinking about the food more than the furniture, this one’s for you. These IKEA-style meatballs with creamy gravy are rich, comforting, and surprisingly easy to make at home. Inspired by the iconic IKEA classic, this recipe uses simple ingredients to recreate that unmistakable flavour – tender beef meatballs smothered in a silky, savoury creamy gravy. Whether you’re serving them with chips, mash, or just eating them straight from the pan, these homemade IKEA meatballs are guaranteed to hit the spot.

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Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

Ikea Creamy Gravy

• 3tsp butter
• 2tbsp flour
• 300ml beef stock
• 50ml double cream
• 1tbsp soy sauce
• 1tbsp mustard

Other items needed

• Fresh parsley for garnish
• Meatballs (use per made or make from scratch)

Instructions

 

1. Turn the meatballs into heart shapes, then fry on both sides. Set aside.
2. Make a roux - melt the butter in a sauce pan, add the flour, stir to combine on a low heat.
3. Pour in the beef stock, stir to combine, then the cream. You might need a whisk to combine all the ingredients.
4. Add the soy sauce and mustard. Mix until smooth and combined, if it's too thick add some cold water.
5. Add the meatballs into the creamy gravy.
6. Serve with a garnish of parsley and fries.