Nordic Reindeer Meatball Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

Tender reindeer meatballs seasoned with warm Nordic spices, grilled on skewers and served with lingonberry chutney for a taste of the frozen north. This Nordic-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs ground reindeer meat, yellow onion, finely diced, crushed garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 reindeer meat
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 wooden skewers
• 1/2 cup lingonberry jam

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground reindeer meat, 1/2 diced yellow onion, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, and 1 large egg. Add 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 24 small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush 2 tbsp olive oil over the grill surface.
4. Step 4: Thread 3 meatballs onto each of 8 wooden skewers and grill for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes until evenly browned and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Serve the skewers hot with 1/2 cup lingonberry jam on the side as a sweet and tangy dipping sauce.