Lingonberry Meatballs with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

Juicy pan-fried Swedish meatballs served with a rich cream sauce and traditional tart lingonberry jam, accompanied by smooth mashed potatoes. This Swedish-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 small, finely diced yellow onion
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup lingonberry jam
• 2 lbs, peeled and quartered potatoes
• 1/2 cup whole milk (for potatoes)
• 1 tsp salt (for potatoes)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in a small bowl and soak with 1/4 cup whole milk for 5 minutes until softened. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1 small finely diced yellow onion, soaked breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly but gently.
2. Step 2: Form the mixture into 24 small meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add meatballs in batches and cook for 6-7 minutes turning occasionally until evenly browned and cooked through. Remove meatballs and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, melt remaining 1 tbsp butter, stir in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, and cook for 1 minute until golden and nutty. Gradually whisk in 2 cups beef broth and 1/2 cup heavy cream, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Return meatballs to the sauce and simmer gently for 5 more minutes to absorb flavors.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, place 2 lbs peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, add 1 tsp salt, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with 1/2 cup whole milk and 2 tbsp butter until smooth and creamy.
6. Step 6: Serve the meatballs in cream sauce alongside the mashed potatoes, garnished with 1/3 cup lingonberry jam on the side for a traditional Swedish touch.