Description

Classic Swedish-style meatballs smothered in creamy brown gravy, served alongside buttery mashed potatoes, sweet-tart lingonberry sauce, and tender green peas—comfort food at its finest.

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 small onion, finely grated
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter, for frying
For the Gravy:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Sides:
2 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup green peas, steamed
1/4 cup lingonberry jam

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk and let sit for 5 minutes.
Add the ground beef, pork, grated onion, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
Form into small meatballs and set aside on a plate.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Fry the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the beef broth, followed by the cream and soy sauce. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season to taste.
Return the meatballs to the skillet and coat with the gravy. Simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
Serve hot with mashed potatoes, peas, and a spoonful of lingonberry jam.

Notes

Make the meatballs ahead of time and freeze for quicker preparation later.
Lingonberry jam can be substituted with cranberry sauce if unavailable.
Use a mix of pork and beef for authentic flavor and tenderness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 580
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 140mg