# Swedish Meatballs

A delicious and simple recipe for Swedish meatballs, served with mashed potatoes, pickled cucumbers, and lingonberry jam.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 60 min
- Cuisine: Other
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cucumber
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 0.25 cup dill
- 3 potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lingonberry jam

## Instructions

1. Combine 1 pound of ground pork and 1 pound of ground beef in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add 1 egg, 1/4 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the meat mixture.
3. Dice one onion finely.
4. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Sauté the diced onion in the butter until caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
6. Spread the caramelized onions on a baking sheet to cool.
7. Add the cooled caramelized onions to the meat mixture.
8. Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a spatula or your hands until well combined.
9. Form the meat mixture into small, uniform meatballs.
10. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
11. Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to a pan.
12. Place the meatballs in the hot pan and brown them on all sides.
13. Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside.
14. Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the pan with the drippings.
15. Stir the flour to create a roux.
16. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of beef broth until smooth, then add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
17. Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream until the sauce thickens.
18. Season the sauce with black pepper to taste.
19. Return the browned meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes, ensuring they are coated.
20. Peel and thinly slice one cucumber using a mandoline slicer.
21. Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl.
22. Add 1/4 cup of sugar to the cucumbers and mix well.
23. Finely chop 1/4 cup of fresh dill.
24. Finely chop a handful of fresh parsley.
25. Add the chopped dill and parsley to the cucumbers and mix.
26. Peel and cut 3 potatoes into equal-sized pieces.
27. Rinse the cut potatoes.
28. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
29. Press the cooked potatoes through a potato ricer into a bowl.
30. Add 4 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 cup of milk to the riced potatoes.
31. Mix until smooth and creamy.
32. Serve the mashed potatoes, topped with the meatballs and a generous amount of gravy.
33. Add a side of pickled cucumbers and 2 tablespoons of lingonberry jam.
34. Garnish with fresh parsley.

## Equipment

- large mixing bowl
- cutting board
- knife
- skillet
- spatula
- baking sheet
- refrigerator
- potato peeler
- pot
- potato ricer
- tongs

## Tips

- For mashed potatoes, use a potato ricer for a smooth, lump-free texture.
- Make sure to chill the meatballs before cooking to help them hold their shape.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRLIuTKkrnF/?igsh=N2FpdXZlMmZ4ZWVi
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/675233ce-7fe6-4af5-8c1f-315db35dcd8c
- Extracted: 2025-11-20

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