Description
Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberry and Bone Marrow Gravy is a delightful dish that brings the warmth of Scandinavian cuisine right to your table. These tender, juicy meatballs are crafted from a blend of ground beef and pork, enveloped in a rich, flavorful gravy made creamy with bone marrow and complemented by the sweet-tart notes of lingonberry jam. Perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions, this recipe promises to create memorable moments around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1/2 lb pork sausage
- 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- 2 oz bone marrow (from fresh marrow bones)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 tbsp lingonberry jam
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork sausage, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides (6-8 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt the bone marrow and add flour; stir until golden brown (2-3 minutes). Gradually whisk in beef broth and simmer. Stir in lingonberry jam.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in gravy for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot with creamy mashed potatoes or bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (165g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg