Nordic Meatball Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-31 · Updated 2026-07-31

Savory Swedish-style meatballs skewered and grilled, served with a lingonberry dipping sauce. This Scandinavian-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, small onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1, finely chopped small onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup lingonberry jam
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 8 wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, soak 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in 1/4 cup milk for 5 minutes until softened. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, 1 finely chopped small onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 beaten egg, 1/2 tsp allspice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into small meatballs about 1-inch in diameter. Thread 3 meatballs onto each of 8 wooden skewers. Chill skewers in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatball skewers and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup lingonberry jam and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to create a tangy dipping sauce.
5. Step 5: Serve the meatball skewers hot with the lingonberry sauce on the side for dipping.