Braised Beef and Lingonberry Meatballs with Dill Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

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Juicy beef meatballs simmered in sweet-tart lingonberry sauce, served atop creamy dill-mashed potatoes. This Scandinavian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs ground beef, lingonberry jam, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Scandinavian cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup lingonberry jam
1 medium, finely diced onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 large egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
2 lbs, peeled and cubed potatoes
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup lingonberry jam, 1 medium diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill; mix gently until just combined. Form into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 2: Bake meatballs for 15 minutes, flip, and bake 10 more minutes until golden brown. While baking, bring 2 lbs cubed potatoes to a boil in a pot of salted water; cook 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
Step 3: Drain potatoes and return to pot. Add 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill; mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4: Serve meatballs over mashed potatoes, spooning any pan juices from baking over the top.