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Swedish meatballs with lingonberry sauce
Michonne Zendaya

Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberry Sauce

Classic Swedish meatballs made with a mix of ground beef and pork, gently spiced and simmered in a creamy brown gravy. Served with traditional lingonberry sauce, this comforting dish captures the cozy flavors of Scandinavian home cooking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: european, swedish
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g ground beef
  • 250 g ground pork
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup lingonberry sauce (for serving)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Large skillet
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to soften.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, pork, soaked breadcrumbs, onion, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a plate or tray.
  4. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Whisk in flour to form a roux and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add beef broth while whisking until smooth.
  6. Add cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
  7. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes, coating them in the sauce.
  8. Serve warm with lingonberry sauce on the side and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

For authentic flavor, use a combination of ground beef and pork. If lingonberry sauce isn’t available, cranberry sauce works as a substitute. These meatballs freeze well — store with gravy in airtight containers. Serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a hearty meal.