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Swedish Meatballs · Sweden

Traditional Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberry Sauce

A classic Swedish dish featuring meatballs served with a tangy lingonberry sauce.

45 minutes4 servings
Traditional Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberry Sauce
Photo: Misaochan · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix until well combined, then form into 1-inch (2.5cm) meatballs.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. In a separate pot, bring beef broth to a simmer.
  5. Stir in cream, lingonberry jam, and flour to thicken the sauce.
  6. Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
  8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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