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Calculated Shard: 51 (from laksa128)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa051.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/","crawl_time":1775637743,"first_indexed_time":1725071204,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,kleinworthco!www,\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/ s443","src_root_hash":"6542958238484651851","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs - Yummi Haus","meta_descriptions":["Make Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs at home! This recipe replicates the iconic Swedish dish, complete with creamy gravy and tender meatballs."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"This content may include some affiliate links. Click here to read my full \ndisclosure policy\n.\nThese amazing homemade meatballs with creamy sauce are easy to make at home and taste exactly like iconic Swedish meatballs from Ikea.\nIf you’re like the majority of us who come to Ikea with a solid plan not to buy anything and leave with a full cart of vitally necessary items, you know that a visit to an Ikea store is not complete without having the meatballs.\nMy meatballs are a foolproof 35-minute recipe that will feed a whole family. These Ikea Copycat Swedish Meatballs are quick to make and have a luscious cream\nsauce\nperfect for serving over mashed potatoes. \nTable of Contents\nSwedish Meatballs Ingredients\nMeatballs\nCreamy Sauce\nKitchen Appliances\nHow To Make Ikea Swedish Meatballs\n1 – Cook The Meatballs\n2 – Make The Sauce\nHow to Eat Ikea Swedish Meatballs?\nStorage\nCan I Freeze Homemade Swedish Meatballs?\nVariations And Substitutions For This Copycat Recipe\nTips and Tricks\nPopular Questions\nWhat Makes Swedish Meatballs Different From Regular Meatballs?\nWhat are the Real Swedish Meatballs at IKEA made of?\nWhat is Swedish meatball sauce made of?\nCan You Make Ikea Meatballs Plant-Based?\nMore Great Meatball Dinners\nCopycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs\nIngredients  1x2x3x\nInstructions\nNotes\nNutrition\nThe best part about this recipe is not even minimal prep time, but how simple and actually healthy the ingredients are when you make it at home.\nI don’t finish cooking my meatballs in the oven, yet they taste delicious and are a great comfort food for me after a tiring day.\nA little lingonberry sauce (can order from Ikea too) on the side and you have yourself a perfect Ikea-inspired dinner.\nSwedish Meatballs Ingredients\nMeatballs\nGround meat. I use ground beef and ground pork.\nFor the mix: Panko breadcrumbs, egg, milk bind the mixture together, while onion powder, garlic salt, salt, and pepper add flavors. I don’t use garlic in this recipe but I do add garlic salt.\nCreamy Sauce\nButter. You can also add olive oil but it is optional.\nall-purpose flour\nvegetable stock\nbeef stock (or beef broth)\nheavy cream.\nKitchen Appliances\nA\nlarge frying pan\nor a large skillet that we will use to both cook the meatballs and make the sauce.\nHow To Make Ikea Swedish Meatballs\n1 – Cook The Meatballs\nCombine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Work it together with your hands and gently mix until completely incorporated. \nOnce the mixture is all combined roll the meat into small balls, about 1 inch in size. You can also use an ice cream scoop to make meatballs.\nWorking in batches, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add meatballs when the pan is hot. \nYou want to cook the meatballs for about 8 minutes turning frequently until brown on all sides and cooked through. I cook them in batches, I first add half and brown them, and then the remaining meatballs.\nRemove meatballs from the pan and set aside. \nCarefully wipe the pan out with a paper towel and return it to the stove. You can use the same skillet to make the creamy sauce.\n2 – Make The Sauce\nAdd butter to the pan. Melt the butter over medium to medium-high heat and then whisk in the flour.  \nCook the flour mixture for 1 minute.\nSlowly whisk in the vegetable stock, then the beef stock.\nWhisk until the mixture returns to a bubble. \nAdd in the heavy cream, and continuously whisk until it starts to bubble and thicken, conti. \nServe over mashed\npotatoes\n. You can also top the dish with fresh chopped parsley.\nHow to Eat Ikea Swedish Meatballs?\nYou can serve Ikea’s Swedish meatballs with boiled potatoes,\nmashed potatoes\n, or egg noodles.\nOn the side, it is common to serve a\njam or berry sauce\n, like cranberry sauce or lingonberry sauce (slightly sweet and tart).\nStorage\nStore leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.\nIf you prep only the meatballs you can serve them with different garnish the next days.\nCan I Freeze Homemade Swedish Meatballs?\nThe meatballs are great for meal prep and freezing. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3-4 months.\nTo defrost, leave in the fridge overnight and simply reheat in a microwave or a saucepan with a little bit of water before serving. Defrosted meatballs will only be good for 2-3 days.\nFor meal prep freeze uncooked meatballs and they will last for a few months and make a great weeknight\ndinner\n.\nVariations And Substitutions For This Copycat Recipe\nSwedish Meatballs\nSauce ingredients may include Dijon mustard\n(like the IKEA recommends), soy sauce, or Worcestershire sauce (to replace soy sauce from the original recipe and still have the umami flavor).\nThick double cream can replace the heavy cream in the sauce.\nGround turkey and ground\nchicken\nmix will make the leaner, healthier, meatballs. Lean meats and lean meatball mix hold the shape better and ooze less fat and grease.\nYou can add finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the\nmeatballs recipe\n. If you can’t deal with cutting onion, grate it.\nTips and Tricks\nThe key to making the best and creamiest sauce is to keep stirring continuously when it is cooking.\nI know people use ice cream scooper to make meatballs, but I’m old school – I use my hands. Am I the only one who thinks it does taste better that way?\nFor better texture, old-fashioned recipes often used milk-soaked bread instead of breadcrumbs.\nIkea serves these meatballs with lingonberry jam but if you cannot find it, I like to use whole berry cranberry sauce. \nThe meatballs can also be cooked in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350F. After you cook them in the pan, put browned meatballs in a hot oven and let it cook for another 30 minutes. Using modern technology, you can even cook meatballs in an\nair fryer\n! I don’t do that because I really like the brown “skin” and the fried taste better.\nDo not ever bring the\ncream sauce\nto boiling otherwise dairy products will start separating and it will ruin the sauce.\nTo check if the meatballs are done, you can either remove one and cut it, but better measure the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. You’re aiming at 165°F for the meatballs to be perfectly cooked.\nYou can also add the meatballs\nback into the almost-done creamy gravy\nand finish cooking them together. That way the meatballs will really soak up all the flavors.\nPopular Questions\nWhat Makes Swedish Meatballs Different From Regular Meatballs?\nItalian meatballs\nare usually served with marinara sauce and often have spices and aromatic herbs added to the mix.\nUnlike Italian meatballs, Swedish meatballs (köttbullar) from IKEA are simply seasoned with salt and pepper and come with creamy white\nsauce\nand cranberry jam.\nAnother difference is the classic garnish – Swedish meatballs pair well with silky mashed potatoes while the Italian version is often used as an appetizer.\nWhat are the Real Swedish Meatballs at IKEA made of?\nIKEA shared a\nrecipe that somehow replicated their iconic meatballs\n.\nThe ingredients for meatballs are simple and include a mix of minced beef and pork, fresh onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, whole milk, salt, and pepper.\nWhat is Swedish meatball sauce made of?\nThe IKEA creamy sauce is bouillon-based. It has butter, plain flour, thick double cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard cooked together.\nCan You Make Ikea Meatballs Plant-Based?\nTo make this\ncopycat IKEA Swedish meatballs recipe\nvegetarian or vegan you need to double the vegetable stock, use plant-based cream or coconut milk for the sauce, and for the meatballs you can use Beyond meat.\nVegan meatballs are often made of beans, nut bases, and mushrooms. IKEA makes a vegan version of the meatballs too and they add oats, and veggies (pea protein, potato, and apple)\nServing options can be potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, or\nrice\n.\nIf you love this meatball recipe, you’re going to love these other copycat recipes too. Please click each link below to find the easy, printable recipe!\nCrazy Bread – Copycat Recipe\nCopycat Little Caesars Crazy Bread recipe is a take on the original from Little Caesars — and it's as tasty as the real thing.\nCheck out this recipe\nRuth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole – Copycat\nEveryone loves Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole this time of year. So we recreated it for you, so you can enjoy it with your holiday feast.\nCheck out this recipe\nTexas Roadhouse Rolls – Copycat Recipe\nThis recipe for Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls are so soft and taste better than the real thing. Perfect when paired with homemade cinnamon honey butter.\nCheck out this recipe\nCafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe\nThis copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe makes it easy for you to have your favorite take-out at home with the help of your slow cooker.\nCheck out this recipe\nPanera Bread Turkey Chili Recipe\nRecreate the comforting charm of Panera Bread at home with our Copycat Panera Bread Turkey Chili recipe. Savor the hearty goodness of lean turkey, black beans, and vibrant spices simmered to perfection.\nCheck out this recipe\nMore Great Meatball Dinners\nSlow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs\nAsian Pork Meatballs\nOven Baked Meatball Sandwiches\nInstant Pot Meatball Stroganoff\nCourse\ndinner, Main Course\nServings:\n6\nservings\nDiscover how to make delicious Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs at home! This easy recipe replicates the iconic Swedish dish, complete with creamy gravy and tender meatballs.\nPrep Time\n15\nminutes\nCook Time\n20\nminutes\nTotal Time\n35\nminutes\n1\npound\nground beef\n½\npound\nground pork\n⅔\ncup\nbreadcrumbs\n1\negg\n5\ntablespoons\nmilk\n1\nteaspoon\nonion powder\n1\nteaspoon\ngarlic salt\n½\nteaspoon\nblack pepper\n½\nteaspoon\nsalt\nSauce\n3\ntablespoons\nbutter\n3\ntablespoons\nall-purpose flour\n1\ncup\nvegetable stock\n1\ncup\nbeef stock\n1\ncup\nheavy cream\nCombine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic salt, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Work it together with your hands until completely mixed.\nOnce the mixture is all combined roll the meat into small balls, about 1 inch in size.\nWorking in batches, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs.\nYou want to cook the meatballs for about 8 minutes turning frequently until brown on all sides and cooked through.\nRemove the meatballs from the pan and set aside.\nCarefully wipe the pan out with a paper towel and return it to the stove.\nMelt the butter over medium heat and then whisk in the flour.\nCook the flour mixture for 1 minute.\nSlowly whisk in the vegetable stock, then the beef stock.\nWhisk until the mixture returns to a bubble.\nWhisk in the heavy cream, and cook until it starts to bubble and thicken.\nServe over mashed potatoes.\nTips and Tricks\n● Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.\n● Ikea serves these with lingonberry jam but if you cannot find it, I like to use whole berry cranberry sauce.\nServing:\n1\nserving\n|\nCalories:\n506\nkcal\n|\nCarbohydrates:\n15\ng\n|\nProtein:\n27\ng\n|\nFat:\n38\ng\n|\nSaturated Fat:\n19\ng\n|\nCholesterol:\n165\nmg\n|\nSodium:\n1048\nmg\n|\nPotassium:\n527\nmg\n|\nFiber:\n1\ng\n|\nSugar:\n3\ng\n|\nVitamin C:\n1\nmg\n|\nCalcium:\n88\nmg\n|\nIron:\n3\nmg\n|\nNet Carbohydrates:\n14\ng\nNutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy.   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These Ikea Copycat Swedish Meatballs are quick to make and have a luscious cream [sauce](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/big-mac-sauce\/) perfect for serving over mashed potatoes.\n\n![Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-1200.jpg)\n\nTable of Contents\n\n[Toggle](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/)\n\n- [Swedish Meatballs Ingredients](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Swedish_Meatballs_Ingredients)\n  - [Meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Meatballs)\n  - [Creamy Sauce](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Creamy_Sauce)\n- [Kitchen Appliances](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Kitchen_Appliances)\n- [How To Make Ikea Swedish Meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#How_To_Make_Ikea_Swedish_Meatballs)\n  - [1 – Cook The Meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#1_%E2%80%93_Cook_The_Meatballs)\n  - [2 – Make The Sauce](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#2_%E2%80%93_Make_The_Sauce)\n- [How to Eat Ikea Swedish Meatballs?](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#How_to_Eat_Ikea_Swedish_Meatballs)\n- [Storage](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Storage)\n- [Can I Freeze Homemade Swedish Meatballs?](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Can_I_Freeze_Homemade_Swedish_Meatballs)\n- [Variations And Substitutions For This Copycat Recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Variations_And_Substitutions_For_This_Copycat_Recipe)\n- [Tips and Tricks](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Tips_and_Tricks)\n- [Popular Questions](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Popular_Questions)\n- [What Makes Swedish Meatballs Different From Regular Meatballs?](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#What_Makes_Swedish_Meatballs_Different_From_Regular_Meatballs)\n- [What are the Real Swedish Meatballs at IKEA made of?](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#What_are_the_Real_Swedish_Meatballs_at_IKEA_made_of)\n- [What is Swedish meatball sauce made of?](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#What_is_Swedish_meatball_sauce_made_of)\n- [Can You Make Ikea Meatballs Plant-Based?](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Can_You_Make_Ikea_Meatballs_Plant-Based)\n- [More Great Meatball Dinners](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#More_Great_Meatball_Dinners)\n- [Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Copycat_Ikea_Swedish_Meatballs)\n  - [Ingredients 1x2x3x](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Ingredients_1x2x3x)\n  - [Instructions](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Instructions)\n  - [Notes](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Notes)\n  - [Nutrition](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Nutrition)\n\nThe best part about this recipe is not even minimal prep time, but how simple and actually healthy the ingredients are when you make it at home.\n\nI don’t finish cooking my meatballs in the oven, yet they taste delicious and are a great comfort food for me after a tiring day.\n\nA little lingonberry sauce (can order from Ikea too) on the side and you have yourself a perfect Ikea-inspired dinner.\n\n![hearty dinner with gravy](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-dinner.jpg)\n\n## Swedish Meatballs Ingredients\n### Meatballs\n- Ground meat. I use ground beef and ground pork.\n- For the mix: Panko breadcrumbs, egg, milk bind the mixture together, while onion powder, garlic salt, salt, and pepper add flavors. I don’t use garlic in this recipe but I do add garlic salt.\n### Creamy Sauce\n- Butter. You can also add olive oil but it is optional.\n- all-purpose flour\n- vegetable stock\n- beef stock (or beef broth)\n- heavy cream.\n## Kitchen Appliances\n- A **[large frying pan](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+UUAGoRfE10GEDFU5Cqfg1Q)** or a large skillet that we will use to both cook the meatballs and make the sauce.\n\n![Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatball ingredients](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-ingredients.jpg)\n\n## How To Make Ikea Swedish Meatballs\n### 1 – Cook The Meatballs\n1. Combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Work it together with your hands and gently mix until completely incorporated.\n2. Once the mixture is all combined roll the meat into small balls, about 1 inch in size. You can also use an ice cream scoop to make meatballs.\n3. Working in batches, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add meatballs when the pan is hot.\n4. You want to cook the meatballs for about 8 minutes turning frequently until brown on all sides and cooked through. I cook them in batches, I first add half and brown them, and then the remaining meatballs.\n5. Remove meatballs from the pan and set aside.\n6. Carefully wipe the pan out with a paper towel and return it to the stove. You can use the same skillet to make the creamy sauce.\n### 2 – Make The Sauce\n1. Add butter to the pan. Melt the butter over medium to medium-high heat and then whisk in the flour.\n2. Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute.\n3. Slowly whisk in the vegetable stock, then the beef stock.\n4. Whisk until the mixture returns to a bubble.\n5. Add in the heavy cream, and continuously whisk until it starts to bubble and thicken, conti.\n6. Serve over mashed [potatoes](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/easy-roasted-balsamic-potatoes\/). You can also top the dish with fresh chopped parsley.\n## How to Eat Ikea Swedish Meatballs?\nYou can serve Ikea’s Swedish meatballs with boiled potatoes, [mashed potatoes](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/garlic-mashed-potatoes\/ \"mashed potatoes\"), or egg noodles.\n\nOn the side, it is common to serve a [jam or berry sauce](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/cinnamon-peach-jam\/), like cranberry sauce or lingonberry sauce (slightly sweet and tart).\n\n![mixing the ingredients for homemade meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-mixing.jpg)\n\n## Storage\nStore leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.\n\nIf you prep only the meatballs you can serve them with different garnish the next days.\n\n## Can I Freeze Homemade Swedish Meatballs?\nThe meatballs are great for meal prep and freezing. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3-4 months.\n\nTo defrost, leave in the fridge overnight and simply reheat in a microwave or a saucepan with a little bit of water before serving. Defrosted meatballs will only be good for 2-3 days.\n\nFor meal prep freeze uncooked meatballs and they will last for a few months and make a great weeknight [dinner](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/slow-cooker-bbq-beef\/).\n\n![how to make Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-how-to-make.jpg)\n\n## Variations And Substitutions For This Copycat Recipe\n- Swedish Meatballs [Sauce ingredients may include Dijon mustard](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/spicy-dijon-mustard-bbq-sauce\/) (like the IKEA recommends), soy sauce, or Worcestershire sauce (to replace soy sauce from the original recipe and still have the umami flavor).\n- Thick double cream can replace the heavy cream in the sauce.\n- Ground turkey and ground [chicken](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/italian-chicken-cutlets\/) mix will make the leaner, healthier, meatballs. Lean meats and lean meatball mix hold the shape better and ooze less fat and grease.\n- You can add finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the [meatballs recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/meatballs-recipe\/). If you can’t deal with cutting onion, grate it.\n## Tips and Tricks\n- The key to making the best and creamiest sauce is to keep stirring continuously when it is cooking.\n- I know people use ice cream scooper to make meatballs, but I’m old school – I use my hands. Am I the only one who thinks it does taste better that way?\n- For better texture, old-fashioned recipes often used milk-soaked bread instead of breadcrumbs.\n- Ikea serves these meatballs with lingonberry jam but if you cannot find it, I like to use whole berry cranberry sauce.\n- The meatballs can also be cooked in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350F. After you cook them in the pan, put browned meatballs in a hot oven and let it cook for another 30 minutes. Using modern technology, you can even cook meatballs in an [air fryer](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/air-fryer-cornbread\/)! I don’t do that because I really like the brown “skin” and the fried taste better.\n- Do not ever bring the [cream sauce](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/grilled-chicken-bacon-pizza-with-garlic-cream-sauce\/) to boiling otherwise dairy products will start separating and it will ruin the sauce.\n- To check if the meatballs are done, you can either remove one and cut it, but better measure the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. You’re aiming at 165°F for the meatballs to be perfectly cooked.\n- You can also add the meatballs [back into the almost-done creamy gravy](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/smothered-chicken\/) and finish cooking them together. That way the meatballs will really soak up all the flavors.\n\n![meatball sauce](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-sauce.jpg)\n\n## Popular Questions\n## What Makes Swedish Meatballs Different From Regular Meatballs?\n[Italian meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/italian-meatballs\/) are usually served with marinara sauce and often have spices and aromatic herbs added to the mix.\n\nUnlike Italian meatballs, Swedish meatballs (köttbullar) from IKEA are simply seasoned with salt and pepper and come with creamy white [sauce](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/easy-pork-onion-gravy\/) and cranberry jam.\n\nAnother difference is the classic garnish – Swedish meatballs pair well with silky mashed potatoes while the Italian version is often used as an appetizer.\n\n## What are the Real Swedish Meatballs at IKEA made of?\nIKEA shared a [recipe that somehow replicated their iconic meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/slow-cooker-swedish-meatballs\/).\n\nThe ingredients for meatballs are simple and include a mix of minced beef and pork, fresh onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, whole milk, salt, and pepper.\n\n![swedish meatballs on mashed potatoes](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-on-potatoes.jpg)\n\n## What is Swedish meatball sauce made of?\nThe IKEA creamy sauce is bouillon-based. It has butter, plain flour, thick double cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard cooked together.\n\n## Can You Make Ikea Meatballs Plant-Based?\nTo make this [copycat IKEA Swedish meatballs recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/panda-express-chow-mein\/) vegetarian or vegan you need to double the vegetable stock, use plant-based cream or coconut milk for the sauce, and for the meatballs you can use Beyond meat.\n\nVegan meatballs are often made of beans, nut bases, and mushrooms. IKEA makes a vegan version of the meatballs too and they add oats, and veggies (pea protein, potato, and apple)\n\nServing options can be potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, or [rice](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/black-bean-pilaf-recipe\/).\n\n**If you love this meatball recipe, you’re going to love these other copycat recipes too. Please click each link below to find the easy, printable recipe\\!**\n\nCrazy Bread – Copycat Recipe\n\nCopycat Little Caesars Crazy Bread recipe is a take on the original from Little Caesars — and it's as tasty as the real thing.\n\n[Check out this recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/crazy-bread-copycat-recipe\/)\n\n![copycat Crazy Bread recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Crazy-Bread-Copycat-Little-Caesars-1200-400x400.jpg)\n\nRuth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole – Copycat\n\nEveryone loves Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole this time of year. So we recreated it for you, so you can enjoy it with your holiday feast.\n\n[Check out this recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/ruths-chris-sweet-potato-casserole\/)\n\n![Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ruths-Chris-Sweet-Potato-Casserole-Recipe-400x400.jpg)\n\nTexas Roadhouse Rolls – Copycat Recipe\n\nThis recipe for Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls are so soft and taste better than the real thing. Perfect when paired with homemade cinnamon honey butter.\n\n[Check out this recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/texas-roadhouse-rolls\/)\n\n![how to make Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Copycat-Texas-Roadhouse-Rolls-How-to-Make-400x400.jpg)\n\nCafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe\n\nThis copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe makes it easy for you to have your favorite take-out at home with the help of your slow cooker.\n\n[Check out this recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/cafe-rio-sweet-pork\/)\n\n![Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Crockpot-Cafe-Rio-Sweet-Pork-1200-400x400.jpg)\n\nPanera Bread Turkey Chili Recipe\n\nRecreate the comforting charm of Panera Bread at home with our Copycat Panera Bread Turkey Chili recipe. 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This easy recipe replicates the iconic Swedish dish, complete with creamy gravy and tender meatballs.\n\n![Button](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Add-us-as-a-TRUSTED-Google-Source-2.jpg)\n\n[Print](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wprm_print\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs)\n\n[Pin](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kleinworthco.com%2Fcopycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kleinworthco.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F08%2FBest-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-1200.jpg&description=Copycat+Ikea+Swedish+Meatballs&is_video=false)\n\n[Save](https:\/\/app.grow.me\/)\n\n[Saved\\!](https:\/\/app.grow.me\/)\n\nPrep Time 15 minutes mins\n\nCook Time 20 minutes mins\n\nTotal Time 35 minutes mins\n\n### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x\n- 1 pound ground beef\n- ½ pound ground pork\n- ⅔ cup breadcrumbs\n- 1 egg\n- 5 tablespoons milk\n- 1 teaspoon onion powder\n- 1 teaspoon garlic salt\n- ½ teaspoon black pepper\n- ½ teaspoon salt\n\n#### Sauce\n- 3 tablespoons butter\n- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour\n- 1 cup vegetable stock\n- 1 cup beef stock\n- 1 cup heavy cream\n\n### Instructions\n- Combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic salt, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Work it together with your hands until completely mixed.\n- Once the mixture is all combined roll the meat into small balls, about 1 inch in size.\n- Working in batches, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs.\n- You want to cook the meatballs for about 8 minutes turning frequently until brown on all sides and cooked through.\n- Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside.\n- Carefully wipe the pan out with a paper towel and return it to the stove.\n- Melt the butter over medium heat and then whisk in the flour.\n- Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute.\n- Slowly whisk in the vegetable stock, then the beef stock.\n- Whisk until the mixture returns to a bubble.\n- Whisk in the heavy cream, and cook until it starts to bubble and thicken.\n- Serve over mashed potatoes.\n\n### Notes\nTips and Tricks\n\n● Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.  \n ● Ikea serves these with lingonberry jam but if you cannot find it, I like to use whole berry cranberry sauce.\n\n### Nutrition\nServing: 1serving \\| Calories: 506kcal \\| Carbohydrates: 15g \\| Protein: 27g \\| Fat: 38g \\| Saturated Fat: 19g \\| Cholesterol: 165mg \\| Sodium: 1048mg \\| Potassium: 527mg \\| Fiber: 1g \\| Sugar: 3g \\| Vitamin C: 1mg \\| Calcium: 88mg \\| Iron: 3mg \\| Net Carbohydrates: 14g\n\nNutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. 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Click here to read my full [disclosure policy](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/about-contact\/disclosures).*\n\nThese amazing homemade meatballs with creamy sauce are easy to make at home and taste exactly like iconic Swedish meatballs from Ikea.\n\nIf you’re like the majority of us who come to Ikea with a solid plan not to buy anything and leave with a full cart of vitally necessary items, you know that a visit to an Ikea store is not complete without having the meatballs.\n\nMy meatballs are a foolproof 35-minute recipe that will feed a whole family. These Ikea Copycat Swedish Meatballs are quick to make and have a luscious cream [sauce](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/big-mac-sauce\/) perfect for serving over mashed potatoes.\n\n![Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-1200.jpg)\n\nTable of Contents\n\n- [Swedish Meatballs Ingredients](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Swedish_Meatballs_Ingredients)\n  - [Meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Meatballs)\n  - [Creamy Sauce](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Creamy_Sauce)\n- [Kitchen Appliances](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Kitchen_Appliances)\n- [How To Make Ikea Swedish Meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#How_To_Make_Ikea_Swedish_Meatballs)\n  - [1 – Cook The Meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#1_%E2%80%93_Cook_The_Meatballs)\n  - [2 – Make The Sauce](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#2_%E2%80%93_Make_The_Sauce)\n- [How to Eat Ikea Swedish Meatballs?](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#How_to_Eat_Ikea_Swedish_Meatballs)\n- [Storage](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Storage)\n- [Can I Freeze Homemade Swedish Meatballs?](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Can_I_Freeze_Homemade_Swedish_Meatballs)\n- [Variations And Substitutions For This Copycat Recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Variations_And_Substitutions_For_This_Copycat_Recipe)\n- [Tips and Tricks](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Tips_and_Tricks)\n- [Popular Questions](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Popular_Questions)\n- [What Makes Swedish Meatballs Different From Regular Meatballs?](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#What_Makes_Swedish_Meatballs_Different_From_Regular_Meatballs)\n- [What are the Real Swedish Meatballs at IKEA made of?](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#What_are_the_Real_Swedish_Meatballs_at_IKEA_made_of)\n- [What is Swedish meatball sauce made of?](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#What_is_Swedish_meatball_sauce_made_of)\n- [Can You Make Ikea Meatballs Plant-Based?](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Can_You_Make_Ikea_Meatballs_Plant-Based)\n- [More Great Meatball Dinners](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#More_Great_Meatball_Dinners)\n- [Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Copycat_Ikea_Swedish_Meatballs)\n  - [Ingredients 1x2x3x](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Ingredients_1x2x3x)\n  - [Instructions](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Instructions)\n  - [Notes](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Notes)\n  - [Nutrition](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs\/#Nutrition)\n\nThe best part about this recipe is not even minimal prep time, but how simple and actually healthy the ingredients are when you make it at home.\n\nI don’t finish cooking my meatballs in the oven, yet they taste delicious and are a great comfort food for me after a tiring day.\n\nA little lingonberry sauce (can order from Ikea too) on the side and you have yourself a perfect Ikea-inspired dinner.\n\n![hearty dinner with gravy](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-dinner.jpg)\n\n## Swedish Meatballs Ingredients\n### Meatballs\n- Ground meat. I use ground beef and ground pork.\n- For the mix: Panko breadcrumbs, egg, milk bind the mixture together, while onion powder, garlic salt, salt, and pepper add flavors. I don’t use garlic in this recipe but I do add garlic salt.\n### Creamy Sauce\n- Butter. You can also add olive oil but it is optional.\n- all-purpose flour\n- vegetable stock\n- beef stock (or beef broth)\n- heavy cream.\n## Kitchen Appliances\n- A **[large frying pan](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+UUAGoRfE10GEDFU5Cqfg1Q)** or a large skillet that we will use to both cook the meatballs and make the sauce.\n\n![Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatball ingredients](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-ingredients.jpg)\n\n## How To Make Ikea Swedish Meatballs\n### 1 – Cook The Meatballs\n1. Combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Work it together with your hands and gently mix until completely incorporated.\n2. Once the mixture is all combined roll the meat into small balls, about 1 inch in size. You can also use an ice cream scoop to make meatballs.\n3. Working in batches, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add meatballs when the pan is hot.\n4. You want to cook the meatballs for about 8 minutes turning frequently until brown on all sides and cooked through. I cook them in batches, I first add half and brown them, and then the remaining meatballs.\n5. Remove meatballs from the pan and set aside.\n6. Carefully wipe the pan out with a paper towel and return it to the stove. You can use the same skillet to make the creamy sauce.\n### 2 – Make The Sauce\n1. Add butter to the pan. Melt the butter over medium to medium-high heat and then whisk in the flour.\n2. Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute.\n3. Slowly whisk in the vegetable stock, then the beef stock.\n4. Whisk until the mixture returns to a bubble.\n5. Add in the heavy cream, and continuously whisk until it starts to bubble and thicken, conti.\n6. Serve over mashed [potatoes](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/easy-roasted-balsamic-potatoes\/). You can also top the dish with fresh chopped parsley.\n## How to Eat Ikea Swedish Meatballs?\nYou can serve Ikea’s Swedish meatballs with boiled potatoes, [mashed potatoes](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/garlic-mashed-potatoes\/ \"mashed potatoes\"), or egg noodles.\n\nOn the side, it is common to serve a [jam or berry sauce](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/cinnamon-peach-jam\/), like cranberry sauce or lingonberry sauce (slightly sweet and tart).\n\n![mixing the ingredients for homemade meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-mixing.jpg)\n\n## Storage\nStore leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.\n\nIf you prep only the meatballs you can serve them with different garnish the next days.\n\n## Can I Freeze Homemade Swedish Meatballs?\nThe meatballs are great for meal prep and freezing. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3-4 months.\n\nTo defrost, leave in the fridge overnight and simply reheat in a microwave or a saucepan with a little bit of water before serving. Defrosted meatballs will only be good for 2-3 days.\n\nFor meal prep freeze uncooked meatballs and they will last for a few months and make a great weeknight [dinner](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/slow-cooker-bbq-beef\/).\n\n![how to make Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-how-to-make.jpg)\n\n## Variations And Substitutions For This Copycat Recipe\n- Swedish Meatballs [Sauce ingredients may include Dijon mustard](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/spicy-dijon-mustard-bbq-sauce\/) (like the IKEA recommends), soy sauce, or Worcestershire sauce (to replace soy sauce from the original recipe and still have the umami flavor).\n- Thick double cream can replace the heavy cream in the sauce.\n- Ground turkey and ground [chicken](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/italian-chicken-cutlets\/) mix will make the leaner, healthier, meatballs. Lean meats and lean meatball mix hold the shape better and ooze less fat and grease.\n- You can add finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the [meatballs recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/meatballs-recipe\/). If you can’t deal with cutting onion, grate it.\n## Tips and Tricks\n- The key to making the best and creamiest sauce is to keep stirring continuously when it is cooking.\n- I know people use ice cream scooper to make meatballs, but I’m old school – I use my hands. Am I the only one who thinks it does taste better that way?\n- For better texture, old-fashioned recipes often used milk-soaked bread instead of breadcrumbs.\n- Ikea serves these meatballs with lingonberry jam but if you cannot find it, I like to use whole berry cranberry sauce.\n- The meatballs can also be cooked in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350F. After you cook them in the pan, put browned meatballs in a hot oven and let it cook for another 30 minutes. Using modern technology, you can even cook meatballs in an [air fryer](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/air-fryer-cornbread\/)! I don’t do that because I really like the brown “skin” and the fried taste better.\n- Do not ever bring the [cream sauce](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/grilled-chicken-bacon-pizza-with-garlic-cream-sauce\/) to boiling otherwise dairy products will start separating and it will ruin the sauce.\n- To check if the meatballs are done, you can either remove one and cut it, but better measure the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. You’re aiming at 165°F for the meatballs to be perfectly cooked.\n- You can also add the meatballs [back into the almost-done creamy gravy](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/smothered-chicken\/) and finish cooking them together. That way the meatballs will really soak up all the flavors.\n\n![meatball sauce](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-sauce.jpg)\n\n## Popular Questions\n## What Makes Swedish Meatballs Different From Regular Meatballs?\n[Italian meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/italian-meatballs\/) are usually served with marinara sauce and often have spices and aromatic herbs added to the mix.\n\nUnlike Italian meatballs, Swedish meatballs (köttbullar) from IKEA are simply seasoned with salt and pepper and come with creamy white [sauce](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/easy-pork-onion-gravy\/) and cranberry jam.\n\nAnother difference is the classic garnish – Swedish meatballs pair well with silky mashed potatoes while the Italian version is often used as an appetizer.\n\n## What are the Real Swedish Meatballs at IKEA made of?\nIKEA shared a [recipe that somehow replicated their iconic meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/slow-cooker-swedish-meatballs\/).\n\nThe ingredients for meatballs are simple and include a mix of minced beef and pork, fresh onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, whole milk, salt, and pepper.\n\n![swedish meatballs on mashed potatoes](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-on-potatoes.jpg)\n\n## What is Swedish meatball sauce made of?\nThe IKEA creamy sauce is bouillon-based. It has butter, plain flour, thick double cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard cooked together.\n\n## Can You Make Ikea Meatballs Plant-Based?\nTo make this [copycat IKEA Swedish meatballs recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/panda-express-chow-mein\/) vegetarian or vegan you need to double the vegetable stock, use plant-based cream or coconut milk for the sauce, and for the meatballs you can use Beyond meat.\n\nVegan meatballs are often made of beans, nut bases, and mushrooms. IKEA makes a vegan version of the meatballs too and they add oats, and veggies (pea protein, potato, and apple)\n\nServing options can be potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, or [rice](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/black-bean-pilaf-recipe\/).\n\n**If you love this meatball recipe, you’re going to love these other copycat recipes too. Please click each link below to find the easy, printable recipe\\!**\n\nCrazy Bread – Copycat Recipe\n\nCopycat Little Caesars Crazy Bread recipe is a take on the original from Little Caesars — and it's as tasty as the real thing.\n\n[Check out this recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/crazy-bread-copycat-recipe\/)\n\n![copycat Crazy Bread recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Crazy-Bread-Copycat-Little-Caesars-1200-400x400.jpg)\n\nRuth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole – Copycat\n\nEveryone loves Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole this time of year. So we recreated it for you, so you can enjoy it with your holiday feast.\n\n[Check out this recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/ruths-chris-sweet-potato-casserole\/)\n\n![Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ruths-Chris-Sweet-Potato-Casserole-Recipe-400x400.jpg)\n\nTexas Roadhouse Rolls – Copycat Recipe\n\nThis recipe for Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls are so soft and taste better than the real thing. Perfect when paired with homemade cinnamon honey butter.\n\n[Check out this recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/texas-roadhouse-rolls\/)\n\n![how to make Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Copycat-Texas-Roadhouse-Rolls-How-to-Make-400x400.jpg)\n\nCafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe\n\nThis copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe makes it easy for you to have your favorite take-out at home with the help of your slow cooker.\n\n[Check out this recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/cafe-rio-sweet-pork\/)\n\n![Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Crockpot-Cafe-Rio-Sweet-Pork-1200-400x400.jpg)\n\nPanera Bread Turkey Chili Recipe\n\nRecreate the comforting charm of Panera Bread at home with our Copycat Panera Bread Turkey Chili recipe. Savor the hearty goodness of lean turkey, black beans, and vibrant spices simmered to perfection.\n\n[Check out this recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/panera-bread-turkey-chili-recipe\/)\n\n![Copycat Panera Turkey Chili recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Copycat-Panera-Turkey-Chili-1200-400x400.jpg)\n## More Great Meatball Dinners\n[Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/slow-cooker-sweet-and-sour-meatballs\/)\n\n[Asian Pork Meatballs](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/asian-pork-meatballs\/)\n\n[Oven Baked Meatball Sandwiches](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/oven-baked-meatball-sandwiches\/)\n\n[Instant Pot Meatball Stroganoff](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/instant-pot-meatball-stroganoff\/)\n\n![meatball recipe in sauce](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-copycat.jpg)\n***\n***\n![Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs recipe](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-recipe.jpg)\n\nCourse dinner, Main Course\n\nServings: 6 servings\n\nDiscover how to make delicious Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs at home! This easy recipe replicates the iconic Swedish dish, complete with creamy gravy and tender meatballs.\n\n![Button](https:\/\/www.kleinworthco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Add-us-as-a-TRUSTED-Google-Source-2.jpg)\n\nPrep Time 15 minutes\n\nCook Time 20 minutes\n\nTotal Time 35 minutes\n\n- 1 pound ground beef\n- ½ pound ground pork\n- ⅔ cup breadcrumbs\n- 1 egg\n- 5 tablespoons milk\n- 1 teaspoon onion powder\n- 1 teaspoon garlic salt\n- ½ teaspoon black pepper\n- ½ teaspoon salt\n\n#### Sauce\n- 3 tablespoons butter\n- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour\n- 1 cup vegetable stock\n- 1 cup beef stock\n- 1 cup heavy cream\n\n- Combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic salt, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Work it together with your hands until completely mixed.\n- Once the mixture is all combined roll the meat into small balls, about 1 inch in size.\n- Working in batches, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs.\n- You want to cook the meatballs for about 8 minutes turning frequently until brown on all sides and cooked through.\n- Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside.\n- Carefully wipe the pan out with a paper towel and return it to the stove.\n- Melt the butter over medium heat and then whisk in the flour.\n- Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute.\n- Slowly whisk in the vegetable stock, then the beef stock.\n- Whisk until the mixture returns to a bubble.\n- Whisk in the heavy cream, and cook until it starts to bubble and thicken.\n- Serve over mashed potatoes.\n\nTips and Tricks\n\n● Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.  \n ● Ikea serves these with lingonberry jam but if you cannot find it, I like to use whole berry cranberry sauce.\n\nServing: 1serving \\| Calories: 506kcal \\| Carbohydrates: 15g \\| Protein: 27g \\| Fat: 38g \\| Saturated Fat: 19g \\| Cholesterol: 165mg \\| Sodium: 1048mg \\| Potassium: 527mg \\| Fiber: 1g \\| Sugar: 3g \\| Vitamin C: 1mg \\| Calcium: 88mg \\| Iron: 3mg \\| Net Carbohydrates: 14g\n\nNutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. 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Boilerpipe Text	This content may include some affiliate links. Click here to read my full disclosure policy . These amazing homemade meatballs with creamy sauce are easy to make at home and taste exactly like iconic Swedish meatballs from Ikea. If you’re like the majority of us who come to Ikea with a solid plan not to buy anything and leave with a full cart of vitally necessary items, you know that a visit to an Ikea store is not complete without having the meatballs. My meatballs are a foolproof 35-minute recipe that will feed a whole family. These Ikea Copycat Swedish Meatballs are quick to make and have a luscious cream sauce perfect for serving over mashed potatoes. Table of Contents Swedish Meatballs Ingredients Meatballs Creamy Sauce Kitchen Appliances How To Make Ikea Swedish Meatballs 1 – Cook The Meatballs 2 – Make The Sauce How to Eat Ikea Swedish Meatballs? Storage Can I Freeze Homemade Swedish Meatballs? Variations And Substitutions For This Copycat Recipe Tips and Tricks Popular Questions What Makes Swedish Meatballs Different From Regular Meatballs? What are the Real Swedish Meatballs at IKEA made of? What is Swedish meatball sauce made of? Can You Make Ikea Meatballs Plant-Based? More Great Meatball Dinners Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs Ingredients 1x2x3x Instructions Notes Nutrition The best part about this recipe is not even minimal prep time, but how simple and actually healthy the ingredients are when you make it at home. I don’t finish cooking my meatballs in the oven, yet they taste delicious and are a great comfort food for me after a tiring day. A little lingonberry sauce (can order from Ikea too) on the side and you have yourself a perfect Ikea-inspired dinner. Swedish Meatballs Ingredients Meatballs Ground meat. I use ground beef and ground pork. For the mix: Panko breadcrumbs, egg, milk bind the mixture together, while onion powder, garlic salt, salt, and pepper add flavors. I don’t use garlic in this recipe but I do add garlic salt. Creamy Sauce Butter. You can also add olive oil but it is optional. all-purpose flour vegetable stock beef stock (or beef broth) heavy cream. Kitchen Appliances A large frying pan or a large skillet that we will use to both cook the meatballs and make the sauce. How To Make Ikea Swedish Meatballs 1 – Cook The Meatballs Combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Work it together with your hands and gently mix until completely incorporated. Once the mixture is all combined roll the meat into small balls, about 1 inch in size. You can also use an ice cream scoop to make meatballs. Working in batches, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add meatballs when the pan is hot. You want to cook the meatballs for about 8 minutes turning frequently until brown on all sides and cooked through. I cook them in batches, I first add half and brown them, and then the remaining meatballs. Remove meatballs from the pan and set aside. Carefully wipe the pan out with a paper towel and return it to the stove. You can use the same skillet to make the creamy sauce. 2 – Make The Sauce Add butter to the pan. Melt the butter over medium to medium-high heat and then whisk in the flour. Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the vegetable stock, then the beef stock. Whisk until the mixture returns to a bubble. Add in the heavy cream, and continuously whisk until it starts to bubble and thicken, conti. Serve over mashed potatoes . You can also top the dish with fresh chopped parsley. How to Eat Ikea Swedish Meatballs? You can serve Ikea’s Swedish meatballs with boiled potatoes, mashed potatoes , or egg noodles. On the side, it is common to serve a jam or berry sauce , like cranberry sauce or lingonberry sauce (slightly sweet and tart). Storage Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. If you prep only the meatballs you can serve them with different garnish the next days. Can I Freeze Homemade Swedish Meatballs? The meatballs are great for meal prep and freezing. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3-4 months. To defrost, leave in the fridge overnight and simply reheat in a microwave or a saucepan with a little bit of water before serving. Defrosted meatballs will only be good for 2-3 days. For meal prep freeze uncooked meatballs and they will last for a few months and make a great weeknight dinner . Variations And Substitutions For This Copycat Recipe Swedish Meatballs Sauce ingredients may include Dijon mustard (like the IKEA recommends), soy sauce, or Worcestershire sauce (to replace soy sauce from the original recipe and still have the umami flavor). Thick double cream can replace the heavy cream in the sauce. Ground turkey and ground chicken mix will make the leaner, healthier, meatballs. Lean meats and lean meatball mix hold the shape better and ooze less fat and grease. You can add finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the meatballs recipe . If you can’t deal with cutting onion, grate it. Tips and Tricks The key to making the best and creamiest sauce is to keep stirring continuously when it is cooking. I know people use ice cream scooper to make meatballs, but I’m old school – I use my hands. Am I the only one who thinks it does taste better that way? For better texture, old-fashioned recipes often used milk-soaked bread instead of breadcrumbs. Ikea serves these meatballs with lingonberry jam but if you cannot find it, I like to use whole berry cranberry sauce. The meatballs can also be cooked in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350F. After you cook them in the pan, put browned meatballs in a hot oven and let it cook for another 30 minutes. Using modern technology, you can even cook meatballs in an air fryer ! I don’t do that because I really like the brown “skin” and the fried taste better. Do not ever bring the cream sauce to boiling otherwise dairy products will start separating and it will ruin the sauce. To check if the meatballs are done, you can either remove one and cut it, but better measure the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. You’re aiming at 165°F for the meatballs to be perfectly cooked. You can also add the meatballs back into the almost-done creamy gravy and finish cooking them together. That way the meatballs will really soak up all the flavors. Popular Questions What Makes Swedish Meatballs Different From Regular Meatballs? Italian meatballs are usually served with marinara sauce and often have spices and aromatic herbs added to the mix. Unlike Italian meatballs, Swedish meatballs (köttbullar) from IKEA are simply seasoned with salt and pepper and come with creamy white sauce and cranberry jam. Another difference is the classic garnish – Swedish meatballs pair well with silky mashed potatoes while the Italian version is often used as an appetizer. What are the Real Swedish Meatballs at IKEA made of? IKEA shared a recipe that somehow replicated their iconic meatballs . The ingredients for meatballs are simple and include a mix of minced beef and pork, fresh onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, whole milk, salt, and pepper. What is Swedish meatball sauce made of? The IKEA creamy sauce is bouillon-based. It has butter, plain flour, thick double cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard cooked together. Can You Make Ikea Meatballs Plant-Based? To make this copycat IKEA Swedish meatballs recipe vegetarian or vegan you need to double the vegetable stock, use plant-based cream or coconut milk for the sauce, and for the meatballs you can use Beyond meat. Vegan meatballs are often made of beans, nut bases, and mushrooms. IKEA makes a vegan version of the meatballs too and they add oats, and veggies (pea protein, potato, and apple) Serving options can be potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, or rice . If you love this meatball recipe, you’re going to love these other copycat recipes too. Please click each link below to find the easy, printable recipe! Crazy Bread – Copycat Recipe Copycat Little Caesars Crazy Bread recipe is a take on the original from Little Caesars — and it's as tasty as the real thing. Check out this recipe Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole – Copycat Everyone loves Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole this time of year. So we recreated it for you, so you can enjoy it with your holiday feast. Check out this recipe Texas Roadhouse Rolls – Copycat Recipe This recipe for Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls are so soft and taste better than the real thing. Perfect when paired with homemade cinnamon honey butter. Check out this recipe Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe This copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe makes it easy for you to have your favorite take-out at home with the help of your slow cooker. Check out this recipe Panera Bread Turkey Chili Recipe Recreate the comforting charm of Panera Bread at home with our Copycat Panera Bread Turkey Chili recipe. Savor the hearty goodness of lean turkey, black beans, and vibrant spices simmered to perfection. Check out this recipe More Great Meatball Dinners Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs Asian Pork Meatballs Oven Baked Meatball Sandwiches Instant Pot Meatball Stroganoff Course dinner, Main Course Servings: 6 servings Discover how to make delicious Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs at home! This easy recipe replicates the iconic Swedish dish, complete with creamy gravy and tender meatballs. Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 35 minutes 1 pound ground beef ½ pound ground pork ⅔ cup breadcrumbs 1 egg 5 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon salt Sauce 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup vegetable stock 1 cup beef stock 1 cup heavy cream Combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic salt, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Work it together with your hands until completely mixed. Once the mixture is all combined roll the meat into small balls, about 1 inch in size. Working in batches, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs. You want to cook the meatballs for about 8 minutes turning frequently until brown on all sides and cooked through. Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside. Carefully wipe the pan out with a paper towel and return it to the stove. Melt the butter over medium heat and then whisk in the flour. Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the vegetable stock, then the beef stock. Whisk until the mixture returns to a bubble. Whisk in the heavy cream, and cook until it starts to bubble and thicken. Serve over mashed potatoes. Tips and Tricks ● Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. ● Ikea serves these with lingonberry jam but if you cannot find it, I like to use whole berry cranberry sauce. Serving: 1 serving \| Calories: 506 kcal \| Carbohydrates: 15 g \| Protein: 27 g \| Fat: 38 g \| Saturated Fat: 19 g \| Cholesterol: 165 mg \| Sodium: 1048 mg \| Potassium: 527 mg \| Fiber: 1 g \| Sugar: 3 g \| Vitamin C: 1 mg \| Calcium: 88 mg \| Iron: 3 mg \| Net Carbohydrates: 14 g Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Follow @KleinworthCo for even more tasty recipes!
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If you’re like the majority of us who come to Ikea with a solid plan not to buy anything and leave with a full cart of vitally necessary items, you know that a visit to an Ikea store is not complete without having the meatballs. My meatballs are a foolproof 35-minute recipe that will feed a whole family. These Ikea Copycat Swedish Meatballs are quick to make and have a luscious cream [sauce](https://www.kleinworthco.com/big-mac-sauce/) perfect for serving over mashed potatoes. ![Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-1200.jpg) Table of Contents [Toggle](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/) - [Swedish Meatballs Ingredients](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Swedish_Meatballs_Ingredients) - [Meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Meatballs) - [Creamy Sauce](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Creamy_Sauce) - [Kitchen Appliances](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Kitchen_Appliances) - [How To Make Ikea Swedish Meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#How_To_Make_Ikea_Swedish_Meatballs) - [1 – Cook The Meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#1_%E2%80%93_Cook_The_Meatballs) - [2 – Make The Sauce](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#2_%E2%80%93_Make_The_Sauce) - [How to Eat Ikea Swedish Meatballs?](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#How_to_Eat_Ikea_Swedish_Meatballs) - [Storage](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Storage) - [Can I Freeze Homemade Swedish Meatballs?](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Can_I_Freeze_Homemade_Swedish_Meatballs) - [Variations And Substitutions For This Copycat Recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Variations_And_Substitutions_For_This_Copycat_Recipe) - [Tips and Tricks](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Tips_and_Tricks) - [Popular Questions](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Popular_Questions) - [What Makes Swedish Meatballs Different From Regular Meatballs?](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#What_Makes_Swedish_Meatballs_Different_From_Regular_Meatballs) - [What are the Real Swedish Meatballs at IKEA made of?](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#What_are_the_Real_Swedish_Meatballs_at_IKEA_made_of) - [What is Swedish meatball sauce made of?](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#What_is_Swedish_meatball_sauce_made_of) - [Can You Make Ikea Meatballs Plant-Based?](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Can_You_Make_Ikea_Meatballs_Plant-Based) - [More Great Meatball Dinners](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#More_Great_Meatball_Dinners) - [Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Copycat_Ikea_Swedish_Meatballs) - [Ingredients 1x2x3x](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Ingredients_1x2x3x) - [Instructions](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Instructions) - [Notes](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Notes) - [Nutrition](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Nutrition) The best part about this recipe is not even minimal prep time, but how simple and actually healthy the ingredients are when you make it at home. I don’t finish cooking my meatballs in the oven, yet they taste delicious and are a great comfort food for me after a tiring day. A little lingonberry sauce (can order from Ikea too) on the side and you have yourself a perfect Ikea-inspired dinner. ![hearty dinner with gravy](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-dinner.jpg) ## Swedish Meatballs Ingredients ### Meatballs - Ground meat. I use ground beef and ground pork. - For the mix: Panko breadcrumbs, egg, milk bind the mixture together, while onion powder, garlic salt, salt, and pepper add flavors. I don’t use garlic in this recipe but I do add garlic salt. ### Creamy Sauce - Butter. You can also add olive oil but it is optional. - all-purpose flour - vegetable stock - beef stock (or beef broth) - heavy cream. ## Kitchen Appliances - A [large frying pan](https://rstyle.me/+UUAGoRfE10GEDFU5Cqfg1Q) or a large skillet that we will use to both cook the meatballs and make the sauce. ![Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatball ingredients](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-ingredients.jpg) ## How To Make Ikea Swedish Meatballs ### 1 – Cook The Meatballs 1. Combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Work it together with your hands and gently mix until completely incorporated. 2. Once the mixture is all combined roll the meat into small balls, about 1 inch in size. You can also use an ice cream scoop to make meatballs. 3. Working in batches, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add meatballs when the pan is hot. 4. You want to cook the meatballs for about 8 minutes turning frequently until brown on all sides and cooked through. I cook them in batches, I first add half and brown them, and then the remaining meatballs. 5. Remove meatballs from the pan and set aside. 6. Carefully wipe the pan out with a paper towel and return it to the stove. You can use the same skillet to make the creamy sauce. ### 2 – Make The Sauce 1. Add butter to the pan. Melt the butter over medium to medium-high heat and then whisk in the flour. 2. Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute. 3. Slowly whisk in the vegetable stock, then the beef stock. 4. Whisk until the mixture returns to a bubble. 5. Add in the heavy cream, and continuously whisk until it starts to bubble and thicken, conti. 6. Serve over mashed [potatoes](https://www.kleinworthco.com/easy-roasted-balsamic-potatoes/). You can also top the dish with fresh chopped parsley. ## How to Eat Ikea Swedish Meatballs? You can serve Ikea’s Swedish meatballs with boiled potatoes, [mashed potatoes](https://www.kleinworthco.com/garlic-mashed-potatoes/ "mashed potatoes"), or egg noodles. On the side, it is common to serve a [jam or berry sauce](https://www.kleinworthco.com/cinnamon-peach-jam/), like cranberry sauce or lingonberry sauce (slightly sweet and tart). ![mixing the ingredients for homemade meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-mixing.jpg) ## Storage Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. If you prep only the meatballs you can serve them with different garnish the next days. ## Can I Freeze Homemade Swedish Meatballs? The meatballs are great for meal prep and freezing. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3-4 months. To defrost, leave in the fridge overnight and simply reheat in a microwave or a saucepan with a little bit of water before serving. Defrosted meatballs will only be good for 2-3 days. For meal prep freeze uncooked meatballs and they will last for a few months and make a great weeknight [dinner](https://www.kleinworthco.com/slow-cooker-bbq-beef/). ![how to make Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-how-to-make.jpg) ## Variations And Substitutions For This Copycat Recipe - Swedish Meatballs [Sauce ingredients may include Dijon mustard](https://www.kleinworthco.com/spicy-dijon-mustard-bbq-sauce/) (like the IKEA recommends), soy sauce, or Worcestershire sauce (to replace soy sauce from the original recipe and still have the umami flavor). - Thick double cream can replace the heavy cream in the sauce. - Ground turkey and ground [chicken](https://www.kleinworthco.com/italian-chicken-cutlets/) mix will make the leaner, healthier, meatballs. Lean meats and lean meatball mix hold the shape better and ooze less fat and grease. - You can add finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the [meatballs recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/meatballs-recipe/). If you can’t deal with cutting onion, grate it. ## Tips and Tricks - The key to making the best and creamiest sauce is to keep stirring continuously when it is cooking. - I know people use ice cream scooper to make meatballs, but I’m old school – I use my hands. Am I the only one who thinks it does taste better that way? - For better texture, old-fashioned recipes often used milk-soaked bread instead of breadcrumbs. - Ikea serves these meatballs with lingonberry jam but if you cannot find it, I like to use whole berry cranberry sauce. - The meatballs can also be cooked in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350F. After you cook them in the pan, put browned meatballs in a hot oven and let it cook for another 30 minutes. Using modern technology, you can even cook meatballs in an [air fryer](https://www.kleinworthco.com/air-fryer-cornbread/)! I don’t do that because I really like the brown “skin” and the fried taste better. - Do not ever bring the [cream sauce](https://www.kleinworthco.com/grilled-chicken-bacon-pizza-with-garlic-cream-sauce/) to boiling otherwise dairy products will start separating and it will ruin the sauce. - To check if the meatballs are done, you can either remove one and cut it, but better measure the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. You’re aiming at 165°F for the meatballs to be perfectly cooked. - You can also add the meatballs [back into the almost-done creamy gravy](https://www.kleinworthco.com/smothered-chicken/) and finish cooking them together. That way the meatballs will really soak up all the flavors. ![meatball sauce](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-sauce.jpg) ## Popular Questions ## What Makes Swedish Meatballs Different From Regular Meatballs? [Italian meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/italian-meatballs/) are usually served with marinara sauce and often have spices and aromatic herbs added to the mix. Unlike Italian meatballs, Swedish meatballs (köttbullar) from IKEA are simply seasoned with salt and pepper and come with creamy white [sauce](https://www.kleinworthco.com/easy-pork-onion-gravy/) and cranberry jam. Another difference is the classic garnish – Swedish meatballs pair well with silky mashed potatoes while the Italian version is often used as an appetizer. ## What are the Real Swedish Meatballs at IKEA made of? IKEA shared a [recipe that somehow replicated their iconic meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/slow-cooker-swedish-meatballs/). The ingredients for meatballs are simple and include a mix of minced beef and pork, fresh onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, whole milk, salt, and pepper. ![swedish meatballs on mashed potatoes](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-on-potatoes.jpg) ## What is Swedish meatball sauce made of? The IKEA creamy sauce is bouillon-based. It has butter, plain flour, thick double cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard cooked together. ## Can You Make Ikea Meatballs Plant-Based? To make this [copycat IKEA Swedish meatballs recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/panda-express-chow-mein/) vegetarian or vegan you need to double the vegetable stock, use plant-based cream or coconut milk for the sauce, and for the meatballs you can use Beyond meat. Vegan meatballs are often made of beans, nut bases, and mushrooms. IKEA makes a vegan version of the meatballs too and they add oats, and veggies (pea protein, potato, and apple) Serving options can be potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, or [rice](https://www.kleinworthco.com/black-bean-pilaf-recipe/). If you love this meatball recipe, you’re going to love these other copycat recipes too. Please click each link below to find the easy, printable recipe\! Crazy Bread – Copycat Recipe Copycat Little Caesars Crazy Bread recipe is a take on the original from Little Caesars — and it's as tasty as the real thing. [Check out this recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/crazy-bread-copycat-recipe/) ![copycat Crazy Bread recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Crazy-Bread-Copycat-Little-Caesars-1200-400x400.jpg) Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole – Copycat Everyone loves Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole this time of year. So we recreated it for you, so you can enjoy it with your holiday feast. 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This easy recipe replicates the iconic Swedish dish, complete with creamy gravy and tender meatballs. ![Button](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Add-us-as-a-TRUSTED-Google-Source-2.jpg) [Print](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wprm_print/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs) [Pin](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kleinworthco.com%2Fcopycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kleinworthco.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F08%2FBest-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-1200.jpg&description=Copycat+Ikea+Swedish+Meatballs&is_video=false) [Save](https://app.grow.me/) [Saved\!](https://app.grow.me/) Prep Time 15 minutes mins Cook Time 20 minutes mins Total Time 35 minutes mins ### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x - 1 pound ground beef - ½ pound ground pork - ⅔ cup breadcrumbs - 1 egg - 5 tablespoons milk - 1 teaspoon onion powder - 1 teaspoon garlic salt - ½ teaspoon black pepper - ½ teaspoon salt #### Sauce - 3 tablespoons butter - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour - 1 cup vegetable stock - 1 cup beef stock - 1 cup heavy cream ### Instructions - Combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic salt, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Work it together with your hands until completely mixed. - Once the mixture is all combined roll the meat into small balls, about 1 inch in size. - Working in batches, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs. - You want to cook the meatballs for about 8 minutes turning frequently until brown on all sides and cooked through. - Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside. - Carefully wipe the pan out with a paper towel and return it to the stove. - Melt the butter over medium heat and then whisk in the flour. - Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute. - Slowly whisk in the vegetable stock, then the beef stock. - Whisk until the mixture returns to a bubble. - Whisk in the heavy cream, and cook until it starts to bubble and thicken. - Serve over mashed potatoes. ### Notes Tips and Tricks ● Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. ● Ikea serves these with lingonberry jam but if you cannot find it, I like to use whole berry cranberry sauce. ### Nutrition Serving: 1serving \\| Calories: 506kcal \\| Carbohydrates: 15g \\| Protein: 27g \\| Fat: 38g \\| Saturated Fat: 19g \\| Cholesterol: 165mg \\| Sodium: 1048mg \\| Potassium: 527mg \\| Fiber: 1g \\| Sugar: 3g \\| Vitamin C: 1mg \\| Calcium: 88mg \\| Iron: 3mg \\| Net Carbohydrates: 14g Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. 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Readable Markdown	This content may include some affiliate links. Click here to read my full [disclosure policy](https://www.kleinworthco.com/about-contact/disclosures). These amazing homemade meatballs with creamy sauce are easy to make at home and taste exactly like iconic Swedish meatballs from Ikea. If you’re like the majority of us who come to Ikea with a solid plan not to buy anything and leave with a full cart of vitally necessary items, you know that a visit to an Ikea store is not complete without having the meatballs. My meatballs are a foolproof 35-minute recipe that will feed a whole family. These Ikea Copycat Swedish Meatballs are quick to make and have a luscious cream [sauce](https://www.kleinworthco.com/big-mac-sauce/) perfect for serving over mashed potatoes. ![Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-1200.jpg) Table of Contents - [Swedish Meatballs Ingredients](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Swedish_Meatballs_Ingredients) - [Meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Meatballs) - [Creamy Sauce](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Creamy_Sauce) - [Kitchen Appliances](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Kitchen_Appliances) - [How To Make Ikea Swedish Meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#How_To_Make_Ikea_Swedish_Meatballs) - [1 – Cook The Meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#1_%E2%80%93_Cook_The_Meatballs) - [2 – Make The Sauce](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#2_%E2%80%93_Make_The_Sauce) - [How to Eat Ikea Swedish Meatballs?](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#How_to_Eat_Ikea_Swedish_Meatballs) - [Storage](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Storage) - [Can I Freeze Homemade Swedish Meatballs?](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Can_I_Freeze_Homemade_Swedish_Meatballs) - [Variations And Substitutions For This Copycat Recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Variations_And_Substitutions_For_This_Copycat_Recipe) - [Tips and Tricks](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Tips_and_Tricks) - [Popular Questions](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Popular_Questions) - [What Makes Swedish Meatballs Different From Regular Meatballs?](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#What_Makes_Swedish_Meatballs_Different_From_Regular_Meatballs) - [What are the Real Swedish Meatballs at IKEA made of?](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#What_are_the_Real_Swedish_Meatballs_at_IKEA_made_of) - [What is Swedish meatball sauce made of?](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#What_is_Swedish_meatball_sauce_made_of) - [Can You Make Ikea Meatballs Plant-Based?](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Can_You_Make_Ikea_Meatballs_Plant-Based) - [More Great Meatball Dinners](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#More_Great_Meatball_Dinners) - [Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Copycat_Ikea_Swedish_Meatballs) - [Ingredients 1x2x3x](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Ingredients_1x2x3x) - [Instructions](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Instructions) - [Notes](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Notes) - [Nutrition](https://www.kleinworthco.com/copycat-ikea-swedish-meatballs/#Nutrition) The best part about this recipe is not even minimal prep time, but how simple and actually healthy the ingredients are when you make it at home. I don’t finish cooking my meatballs in the oven, yet they taste delicious and are a great comfort food for me after a tiring day. A little lingonberry sauce (can order from Ikea too) on the side and you have yourself a perfect Ikea-inspired dinner. ![hearty dinner with gravy](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-dinner.jpg) ## Swedish Meatballs Ingredients ### Meatballs - Ground meat. I use ground beef and ground pork. - For the mix: Panko breadcrumbs, egg, milk bind the mixture together, while onion powder, garlic salt, salt, and pepper add flavors. I don’t use garlic in this recipe but I do add garlic salt. ### Creamy Sauce - Butter. You can also add olive oil but it is optional. - all-purpose flour - vegetable stock - beef stock (or beef broth) - heavy cream. ## Kitchen Appliances - A [large frying pan](https://rstyle.me/+UUAGoRfE10GEDFU5Cqfg1Q) or a large skillet that we will use to both cook the meatballs and make the sauce. ![Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatball ingredients](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-ingredients.jpg) ## How To Make Ikea Swedish Meatballs ### 1 – Cook The Meatballs 1. Combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Work it together with your hands and gently mix until completely incorporated. 2. Once the mixture is all combined roll the meat into small balls, about 1 inch in size. You can also use an ice cream scoop to make meatballs. 3. Working in batches, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add meatballs when the pan is hot. 4. You want to cook the meatballs for about 8 minutes turning frequently until brown on all sides and cooked through. I cook them in batches, I first add half and brown them, and then the remaining meatballs. 5. Remove meatballs from the pan and set aside. 6. Carefully wipe the pan out with a paper towel and return it to the stove. You can use the same skillet to make the creamy sauce. ### 2 – Make The Sauce 1. Add butter to the pan. Melt the butter over medium to medium-high heat and then whisk in the flour. 2. Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute. 3. Slowly whisk in the vegetable stock, then the beef stock. 4. Whisk until the mixture returns to a bubble. 5. Add in the heavy cream, and continuously whisk until it starts to bubble and thicken, conti. 6. Serve over mashed [potatoes](https://www.kleinworthco.com/easy-roasted-balsamic-potatoes/). You can also top the dish with fresh chopped parsley. ## How to Eat Ikea Swedish Meatballs? You can serve Ikea’s Swedish meatballs with boiled potatoes, [mashed potatoes](https://www.kleinworthco.com/garlic-mashed-potatoes/ "mashed potatoes"), or egg noodles. On the side, it is common to serve a [jam or berry sauce](https://www.kleinworthco.com/cinnamon-peach-jam/), like cranberry sauce or lingonberry sauce (slightly sweet and tart). ![mixing the ingredients for homemade meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-mixing.jpg) ## Storage Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. If you prep only the meatballs you can serve them with different garnish the next days. ## Can I Freeze Homemade Swedish Meatballs? The meatballs are great for meal prep and freezing. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3-4 months. To defrost, leave in the fridge overnight and simply reheat in a microwave or a saucepan with a little bit of water before serving. Defrosted meatballs will only be good for 2-3 days. For meal prep freeze uncooked meatballs and they will last for a few months and make a great weeknight [dinner](https://www.kleinworthco.com/slow-cooker-bbq-beef/). ![how to make Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-how-to-make.jpg) ## Variations And Substitutions For This Copycat Recipe - Swedish Meatballs [Sauce ingredients may include Dijon mustard](https://www.kleinworthco.com/spicy-dijon-mustard-bbq-sauce/) (like the IKEA recommends), soy sauce, or Worcestershire sauce (to replace soy sauce from the original recipe and still have the umami flavor). - Thick double cream can replace the heavy cream in the sauce. - Ground turkey and ground [chicken](https://www.kleinworthco.com/italian-chicken-cutlets/) mix will make the leaner, healthier, meatballs. Lean meats and lean meatball mix hold the shape better and ooze less fat and grease. - You can add finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the [meatballs recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/meatballs-recipe/). If you can’t deal with cutting onion, grate it. ## Tips and Tricks - The key to making the best and creamiest sauce is to keep stirring continuously when it is cooking. - I know people use ice cream scooper to make meatballs, but I’m old school – I use my hands. Am I the only one who thinks it does taste better that way? - For better texture, old-fashioned recipes often used milk-soaked bread instead of breadcrumbs. - Ikea serves these meatballs with lingonberry jam but if you cannot find it, I like to use whole berry cranberry sauce. - The meatballs can also be cooked in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350F. After you cook them in the pan, put browned meatballs in a hot oven and let it cook for another 30 minutes. Using modern technology, you can even cook meatballs in an [air fryer](https://www.kleinworthco.com/air-fryer-cornbread/)! I don’t do that because I really like the brown “skin” and the fried taste better. - Do not ever bring the [cream sauce](https://www.kleinworthco.com/grilled-chicken-bacon-pizza-with-garlic-cream-sauce/) to boiling otherwise dairy products will start separating and it will ruin the sauce. - To check if the meatballs are done, you can either remove one and cut it, but better measure the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. You’re aiming at 165°F for the meatballs to be perfectly cooked. - You can also add the meatballs [back into the almost-done creamy gravy](https://www.kleinworthco.com/smothered-chicken/) and finish cooking them together. That way the meatballs will really soak up all the flavors. ![meatball sauce](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-sauce.jpg) ## Popular Questions ## What Makes Swedish Meatballs Different From Regular Meatballs? [Italian meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/italian-meatballs/) are usually served with marinara sauce and often have spices and aromatic herbs added to the mix. Unlike Italian meatballs, Swedish meatballs (köttbullar) from IKEA are simply seasoned with salt and pepper and come with creamy white [sauce](https://www.kleinworthco.com/easy-pork-onion-gravy/) and cranberry jam. Another difference is the classic garnish – Swedish meatballs pair well with silky mashed potatoes while the Italian version is often used as an appetizer. ## What are the Real Swedish Meatballs at IKEA made of? IKEA shared a [recipe that somehow replicated their iconic meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/slow-cooker-swedish-meatballs/). The ingredients for meatballs are simple and include a mix of minced beef and pork, fresh onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, whole milk, salt, and pepper. ![swedish meatballs on mashed potatoes](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-on-potatoes.jpg) ## What is Swedish meatball sauce made of? The IKEA creamy sauce is bouillon-based. It has butter, plain flour, thick double cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard cooked together. ## Can You Make Ikea Meatballs Plant-Based? To make this [copycat IKEA Swedish meatballs recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/panda-express-chow-mein/) vegetarian or vegan you need to double the vegetable stock, use plant-based cream or coconut milk for the sauce, and for the meatballs you can use Beyond meat. Vegan meatballs are often made of beans, nut bases, and mushrooms. IKEA makes a vegan version of the meatballs too and they add oats, and veggies (pea protein, potato, and apple) Serving options can be potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, or [rice](https://www.kleinworthco.com/black-bean-pilaf-recipe/). If you love this meatball recipe, you’re going to love these other copycat recipes too. Please click each link below to find the easy, printable recipe\! Crazy Bread – Copycat Recipe Copycat Little Caesars Crazy Bread recipe is a take on the original from Little Caesars — and it's as tasty as the real thing. [Check out this recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/crazy-bread-copycat-recipe/) ![copycat Crazy Bread recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Crazy-Bread-Copycat-Little-Caesars-1200-400x400.jpg) Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole – Copycat Everyone loves Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole this time of year. So we recreated it for you, so you can enjoy it with your holiday feast. [Check out this recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/ruths-chris-sweet-potato-casserole/) ![Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ruths-Chris-Sweet-Potato-Casserole-Recipe-400x400.jpg) Texas Roadhouse Rolls – Copycat Recipe This recipe for Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls are so soft and taste better than the real thing. Perfect when paired with homemade cinnamon honey butter. [Check out this recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/texas-roadhouse-rolls/) ![how to make Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Copycat-Texas-Roadhouse-Rolls-How-to-Make-400x400.jpg) Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe This copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe makes it easy for you to have your favorite take-out at home with the help of your slow cooker. [Check out this recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/cafe-rio-sweet-pork/) ![Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Crockpot-Cafe-Rio-Sweet-Pork-1200-400x400.jpg) Panera Bread Turkey Chili Recipe Recreate the comforting charm of Panera Bread at home with our Copycat Panera Bread Turkey Chili recipe. Savor the hearty goodness of lean turkey, black beans, and vibrant spices simmered to perfection. [Check out this recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/panera-bread-turkey-chili-recipe/) ![Copycat Panera Turkey Chili recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Copycat-Panera-Turkey-Chili-1200-400x400.jpg) ## More Great Meatball Dinners [Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/slow-cooker-sweet-and-sour-meatballs/) [Asian Pork Meatballs](https://www.kleinworthco.com/asian-pork-meatballs/) [Oven Baked Meatball Sandwiches](https://www.kleinworthco.com/oven-baked-meatball-sandwiches/) [Instant Pot Meatball Stroganoff](https://www.kleinworthco.com/instant-pot-meatball-stroganoff/) ![meatball recipe in sauce](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-copycat.jpg) * * ![Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs recipe](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Best-Ikea-Swedish-Meatballs-recipe.jpg) Course dinner, Main Course Servings: 6 servings Discover how to make delicious Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs at home! This easy recipe replicates the iconic Swedish dish, complete with creamy gravy and tender meatballs. ![Button](https://www.kleinworthco.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Add-us-as-a-TRUSTED-Google-Source-2.jpg) Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 35 minutes - 1 pound ground beef - ½ pound ground pork - ⅔ cup breadcrumbs - 1 egg - 5 tablespoons milk - 1 teaspoon onion powder - 1 teaspoon garlic salt - ½ teaspoon black pepper - ½ teaspoon salt #### Sauce - 3 tablespoons butter - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour - 1 cup vegetable stock - 1 cup beef stock - 1 cup heavy cream - Combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic salt, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Work it together with your hands until completely mixed. - Once the mixture is all combined roll the meat into small balls, about 1 inch in size. - Working in batches, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs. - You want to cook the meatballs for about 8 minutes turning frequently until brown on all sides and cooked through. - Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside. - Carefully wipe the pan out with a paper towel and return it to the stove. - Melt the butter over medium heat and then whisk in the flour. - Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute. - Slowly whisk in the vegetable stock, then the beef stock. - Whisk until the mixture returns to a bubble. - Whisk in the heavy cream, and cook until it starts to bubble and thicken. - Serve over mashed potatoes. Tips and Tricks ● Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. ● Ikea serves these with lingonberry jam but if you cannot find it, I like to use whole berry cranberry sauce. Serving: 1serving \\| Calories: 506kcal \\| Carbohydrates: 15g \\| Protein: 27g \\| Fat: 38g \\| Saturated Fat: 19g \\| Cholesterol: 165mg \\| Sodium: 1048mg \\| Potassium: 527mg \\| Fiber: 1g \\| Sugar: 3g \\| Vitamin C: 1mg \\| Calcium: 88mg \\| Iron: 3mg \\| Net Carbohydrates: 14g Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Follow [@KleinworthCo](https://www.pinterest.com/KleinworthCo) for even more tasty recipes\!
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