Baked Swedish Meatballs with Root Vegetable Medley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

Tender meatballs baked with a hint of dill, served atop a colorful medley of roasted root vegetables for a wholesome and flavorful meal. This Swedish-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz ground beef
• 4 oz ground pork
• 1/2 cup, finely diced onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 2 tbsp whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces carrots
• 1 cup, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces parsnips
• 1 cup, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces potatoes
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 12 oz ground beef, 4 oz ground pork, 1/2 cup finely diced onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp whole milk, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, about 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs (about 20) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and toss to coat.
4. Step 4: Arrange 1 cup diced carrots, 1 cup diced parsnips, and 1 cup diced potatoes around the meatballs on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp salt.
5. Step 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes until meatballs reach 160°F internally and vegetables are tender and golden.
6. Step 6: While baking, whisk together 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl.
7. Step 7: Serve meatballs and vegetables topped with the dill-yogurt sauce.