Scandinavian-Style Meatballs with Lingonberry Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Tender beef and pork meatballs bathed in a sweet-tart lingonberry sauce, honoring North Dakota's Scandinavian heritage. This Scandinavian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 45 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 375 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
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup lingonberry sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion, 1 egg, 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently with hands until just combined.
2. Step 2: Form mixture into 16 equal meatballs (about 1.5 inches each) and place on a baking sheet.
3. Step 3: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes until golden and cooked through, turning once halfway.
4. Step 4: While meatballs bake, whisk together 1/2 cup lingonberry sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Step 5: Serve meatballs hot, drizzled with lingonberry sauce and garnished with extra dill.