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Swedish Lingonberry Meatballs with Dill Sauce

Name: Swedish Lingonberry Meatballs with Dill Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

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

4.8(439 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 22, 2026

Swedish Lingonberry Meatballs with Dill Sauce — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Meatballs

For the Lingonberry Sauce

For the Dill Sauce

For the Side

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 713 kcal
Protein: 31.9 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Fat: 44.2 g
Fiber: 2.4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2850 kcal
Protein: 127.6 g
Carbs: 202.1 g
Fat: 176.8 g
Fiber: 9.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 lb ground beef	776	70.5	0	55.2	0
1/2 lb ground pork	473	30.5	0	37.8	0
1/2 cup breadcrumbs	200	7	42	2	2
1/4 cup milk	31	1.6	2.5	0.9	0
1 egg, beaten	68	6	1	5	0
1 small onion, finely chopped	28	0.8	6.6	0.1	1.2
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 tsp black pepper	3	0.1	0.7	0	0.5
1/4 tsp allspice	1	0	0.3	0	0.2
1 cup lingonberry preserves	380	0	98	0	2
2 tbsp water	0	0	0	0	0
1 tbsp lemon juice	4	0.1	1.2	0	0
2 tbsp butter	204	0.2	0.2	23	0
2 tbsp all-purpose flour	56	1.5	12	0.2	0.4
1 1/2 cups beef broth	15	2	0	0.5	0
1/2 cup heavy cream	408	3	3	44	0
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped	3	0.3	0.6	0.1	0.3
Mashed potatoes, for serving	200	4	35	8	3

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Meatballs

1
Soak Breadcrumbs
In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit until absorbed.
2
Mix Ingredients
Add ground beef, pork, egg, onion, salt, pepper, and allspice. Mix until well combined.
Tip: Do not over-mix the meatball mixture to avoid tough meatballs.
3
Shape Meatballs
Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
Tip: Chill meatballs for 30 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape.

Making the Lingonberry Sauce

1
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine lingonberry preserves, water, and lemon juice.
2
Heat Sauce
Heat on medium until well combined and slightly thickened.
3
Cool Sauce
Set aside to cool.

How to Make Swedish Lingonberry Meatballs with Dill Sauce

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Sear Meatballs
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2
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.
3
Combine and Simmer
Return meatballs to the skillet with the dill sauce and simmer until cooked through.