Meatballs with Lingonberry Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

Juicy, savory meatballs simmered in a tangy lingonberry sauce, served with creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting Nordic feast. This Scandinavian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup, finely diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon, chopped dill
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup lingonberry jam
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 pound ground pork, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup finely diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon chopped dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix gently with hands until combined, then form into 1.5-inch meatballs.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides (about 5 minutes total), turning occasionally.
3. Step 3: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup lingonberry jam, 1/2 cup beef broth, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Simmer over medium heat for 2 minutes, then stir in 1 tablespoon flour mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water to thicken. Simmer 2 more minutes until glossy.
4. Step 4: Pour sauce over meatballs in skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and sauce thickens.