Swedish-inspired · dinner plate
Swedish Meatballs with Mash and Lingonberry
Tender beef-and-pork meatballs come with creamy mashed potatoes, pan gravy, and tart lingonberry preserves.
Total time45 min
Hands-on30 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Mix beef, pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, allspice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Shape into 20 small meatballs.
- 02
Brown the meatballs in 1 tablespoon butter in a wide skillet, turning until they reach 160°F, 8 to 10 minutes; transfer.
- 03
Melt the remaining butter, whisk in flour for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in broth and cream. Simmer until lightly thickened.
- 04
Return the meatballs to the gravy and serve with hot mashed potatoes and lingonberry preserves.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use all ground beef if pork is not wanted.
- Cranberry preserves can replace lingonberry preserves.
Why this is a good weeknight call
The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
