Two plates with meatballs in creamy sauce garnished with cilantro, served with a side of cranberry sauce.

Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberries

INGREDIENTS

1 lb of ground beef - recommend using 80% lean, 20% fat

1 lb of ground pork

2 eggs

1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs

1 medium size yellow onion

1 stick unsalted butter

3/4 cup heavy cream

3 tbsp whole milk

2 cups of beef broth

1 cup veggie broth 

1 tbsp dijon mustard

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup flour

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 

1/2 tsp allspice

1 tsp powdered ginger

1 tsp nutmeg

2 cloves garlic

Salt & pepper

1 bag of small fingerling potatoes

Fresh dill 

Fresh parsley 

LINGONBERRIES - available on Amazon 

Extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper - on hand as needed

STEPS

1. Grab a cold glass of Orange Wine or a hard cider

2. Boil a large pot of salted water

3. Finely finely chop your onion and garlic cloves - set aside

4. In a large mixing bowl, toss in beef, pork, chopped onion & garlic (1 clove), panko crumbs, all spice, nutmeg, ginger powder, 2 eggs, whole milk, salt & pepper, MIX WELL & COMBINE WITH CLEAN HANDS 

6. Form golf ball size meatballs and place on a baking sheet. While forming, heat 1-2 large nonstick skillets over low-med heat with olive oil & a little butter

7. Throw your fingerling potatoes into boiling water for about 7 min on medium heat - poke with fork to see when done! Once done, strain & set aside in bowl tossed with lots of butter, salt, pepper, and fresh dill 

8. Place meatballs in the warm skillet making sure there is a little room between each meatball. 

8. Cook meatballs for about 5 min on each side on medium heat. Once crispy looking & cooked through. Set aside. 

9. In the same skillet or a new skillet on medium heat, put 3-4 tbsp butter - once butter starts to bubble, whisk in 3-4 tbsp of flour. Whisk for 1-2 min and then whisk in heavy cream, beef & veggie broth, dijon, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, salt & pepper. Add more if necessary for desired thickness & flavor!

10. Once the sauce tastes great and looks creamy, use tongs to toss your meatballs in the skillet and coat with the sauce. 

11. FINALLY - you made it! Plate your meatballs, potatoes, and lingonberries with parsley & enjoy!