Cream Sauce for Meatballs (Ikea Style)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

Ikea Style Cream Sauce for Meatballs

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

240

Sugar

Fat

23g

If you've ever been to Ikea, you've probably tried their famous meatballs and cream sauce. This recipe will show you how to make the cream sauce at home, which can be used not only on meatballs but also on other meats like pork or chicken. The sauce has a creamy and velvety texture, and the soy sauce gives it a slightly savory taste. While not the healthiest sauce out there, it is definitely one of the tastiest and easiest to make.

Instructions

1.	In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
2.	Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour until smooth and cook for 1-2 minutes.
3.	Gradually whisk in 1 cup of beef stock and 1/2 cup of cream, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
4.	Stir in 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and season with salt and white pepper to taste.

PROS

This cream sauce for meatballs is easy to make and adds great flavor to meatballs or any meat dish.

It is smooth and silky, and the soy sauce adds a nice umami depth to the flavor.

CONS

This cream sauce is high in fat and calories, so it should be consumed in moderation.

It may not be suitable for those on a low-fat or low-calorie diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cream sauce is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The beef stock provides some protein and nutrients, while the cream adds some calcium and vitamin D.

	2 tablespoons butter
	2 tablespoons flour
	1 cup beef stock
	1/2 cup cream
	1 teaspoon soy sauce
	salt , white pepper to taste