Pan-Fried Swedish Meatballs with Brown Butter and Dill

Juicy meatballs pan-fried to golden perfection, served in a rich brown butter sauce infused with fresh dill and garlic.

Cuisine: Scandinavian

Category: Beef

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Ground beef
• 4 oz Ground pork
• 1/2 cup Onion
• 1 large Egg
• 1/2 cup Bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp Fresh dill
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp Heavy cream
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 12 oz ground beef, 4 oz ground pork, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
2. Step 2: Form the mixture into 16 small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a plate.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Step 4: While meatballs cook, whisk together 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp fresh dill in a small bowl.
5. Step 5: Once meatballs are done, pour the cream mixture into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Transfer meatballs to a serving plate and spoon sauce over them. Garnish with extra dill.