We don’t eat much fast food, if any. I can honestly say that the last time I ate a Mickey D burger was when I was 12 years old! I just don’t like them. But I do like Ikea meatballs. Once or twice a year, we treat ourselves to lunch at Ikea and I almost always have the meatballs. Now that things are slowly opening up, we took a trip to Ikea but unfortunately, the restaurant wasn’t open so we treated ourselves with a package of their meatballs. Yes, I can make my own meatballs, but sometimes, even I need an easy, mindless meal. I’ve made this gravy before and it was really good so I thought I’d post about it. Who knew the ingredients were so simple?
Ikea Gravy Copycat
Makes 250 mL gravy
Ingredients:
- 15 g unsalted butter
- 15 g flour
- 250 mL beef stock, warmed
- 15 mL soy sauce
- 15 g cream cheese
Directions:
- Melt butter and add the flour to make a smooth roux. Cook for about a minute.
- Slowly add the warmed beef stock and soy sauce, whisking to make a smooth sauce. Add the cream cheese and whisk to melt and incorporate. Serve hot over your favourite meatballs.
I have never had Ikea’s meatballs, we have never lived where one was nearby. The must be good if your like them. 😁
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They are just a little different than ordinary meatballs. Thanks for your comment.
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It’s that soy that adds the perfect umami kick. GREG
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I love those meatballs and thats the only thing I buy in Ikea 🙂
Do you also know how to make those lingonberry sauce?
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No, I don’t think we can get Lingonberries in Ontario, they grow in Manitoba and New Foundland. Thanks for your comment Raymond.
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I am not a big gravy maker though my family loves it. Thanks for saving my life! This sounds like a keeper!
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Thanks Abbe, your family will love this one!
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Never had Ikea’s meatballs, but I know loads of people who rave about them. One of these days I’ll have to try them — there’s an Ikea about 20 minutes from where I live. This gravy looks like fun! Don’t think I’ve had cream cheese in gravy — interesting idea.
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That’s just about the simplest gravy recipe I’ve ever seen! I love that you can make it as a stand-alone item, and that it’s not dependent on drippings.
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Heard great things about their meatballs, and have walked past IKEA’s dining area many times, but never indulged. Bill is a gravy lover and this plus some homemade meatballs would make a very happy hubby!
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Homemade is always BETTER! This would be great to serve with some Frikadellen too.
Angie
http://angiesrecipes.blogspot.com
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