Swedish Lingonberry Meatballs with Dill Sauce

Name: Swedish Lingonberry Meatballs with Dill Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 1 egg, beaten; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp allspice; 1 cup lingonberry preserves; 2 tbsp water; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; Mashed potatoes, for serving

A classic Swedish dish with a flavorful twist

Enjoy the delectable taste of Swedish lingonberry meatballs served with a creamy dill sauce – a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

1 lb ground beef

1/2 lb ground pork

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup milk

1 egg, beaten

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp allspice

For the Lingonberry Sauce

1 cup lingonberry preserves

2 tbsp water

1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Dill Sauce

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups beef broth

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

For the Side

Mashed potatoes, for serving

Preparation

Preparing the Meatballs

Soak Breadcrumbs

In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit until absorbed.

Mix Ingredients

Add ground beef, pork, egg, onion, salt, pepper, and allspice. Mix until well combined.

Do not over-mix the meatball mixture to avoid tough meatballs.

Shape Meatballs

Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs.

Chill meatballs for 30 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape.

Making the Lingonberry Sauce

Combine Ingredients

In a saucepan, combine lingonberry preserves, water, and lemon juice.

Heat Sauce

Heat on medium until well combined and slightly thickened.

Cool Sauce

Set aside to cool.

Cooking Process

Sear Meatballs

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Make Dill Sauce

In the same skillet, melt butter, add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in beef broth and cream, simmer until thickened. Stir in dill.

Combine and Simmer

Return meatballs to the skillet with the dill sauce and simmer until cooked through.

Plating & Serving