Spiced Nordic Meatballs with Lingonberry Glaze

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Tender meatballs seasoned with warming Nordic spices, served with a tart lingonberry glaze that balances savory and sweet. This Nordic-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Nordic cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Finely dice 1 small onion and sauté in 2 tbsp butter over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, soak 1/2 cup breadcrumbs with 1/4 cup milk for 5 minutes until absorbed.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, the cooled onion, 1 large egg, 1/2 tsp allspice, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly with your hands until combined.
  4. Step 4: Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
  5. Step 5: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs in batches for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  6. Step 6: In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup lingonberry jam with 2 tbsp water. Heat over low heat, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
  7. Step 7: Serve the meatballs drizzled with the warm lingonberry glaze alongside mashed potatoes or rye bread.

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