Reindeer Meatball Skewers

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Skewered reindeer-style meatballs seasoned with warming Scandinavian spices and served with lingonberry sauce, a hearty grilling-friendly take on classic Nordic flavors. This Scandinavian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground venison or lean ground beef, white onion, garlic clove for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Scandinavian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, soak 1/3 cup breadcrumbs in 1/4 cup milk for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 lb ground venison or lean ground beef, the soaked breadcrumbs and milk, 1 finely grated small white onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 large egg, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Mix ingredients gently but thoroughly using your hands until evenly combined.
  4. Step 4: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, about 20 in total.
  5. Step 5: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  6. Step 6: Thread 4-5 warm meatballs onto wooden skewers and serve immediately with 1/2 cup lingonberry jam on the side for dipping.

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