Spiced Reindeer Meatballs with Lingonberry Glaze

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Tender reindeer-inspired meatballs infused with warming spices, served with a sweet and tart lingonberry glaze for an adventurous Nordic touch. This Nordic-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, yellow 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: In a large bowl, soak 1/3 cup breadcrumbs in 1/4 cup milk for 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1 small finely chopped yellow onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 large egg, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the soaked breadcrumbs. Mix gently until combined.
  3. Step 3: Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs, about 20 pieces.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  5. Step 5: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup lingonberry jam, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup water. Heat over low heat, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Drain excess fat from meatballs and coat them with the lingonberry glaze in the skillet. Toss gently to coat and serve warm.

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