Aquavit’s Swedish Meatballs

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15
Aquavit's Swedish meatballs with lingonberry sauce recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion , finely chopped
1/2 lb ground sirloin
1/2 lb ground veal
1/2 lb ground pork
2 tablespoons honey
1 large egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
kosher salt & fresh ground pepper
1 cup chicken stock , prefereably homemade and salt-free
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup lingonberry preserves
2 tablespoons juice , from quick pickled cucumbers

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
580
Sugar
14g
Fat
49g
Swedish meatballs are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed in many households, and this recipe is no exception. These meatballs are moist, tender and so delicious. The secret is a combination of ground sirloin, veal, and pork, which make them extra juicy and flavorful. Served up with a creamy lingonberry sauce, these meatballs are the perfect dish for any cozy night in. Make sure to top them off with the juice from your quick pickled cucumbers for a refreshing zing.

Instructions

1.In a medium bowl, mix together breadcrumbs and cream.
2.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3.Cook onion for about 5 minutes or until soft, but not brown.
4.In a large bowl, combine sirloin, veal, pork, honey, egg, cooked onions, salt, and pepper.
5.Mix until well combined.
6.With wet hands, shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
7.In the same skillet used to cook onions, melt butter until foamy.
8.Add meatballs and cook until well browned on all sides.
9.Transfer meatballs to a plate.
10.In the same skillet, pour in chicken stock, cream, and lingonberry preserves.
11.Reduce heat to low and stir until sauce is smooth.
12.Add meatballs back into the skillet and simmer for about 5 more minutes.
13.Serve with juice from your quick pickled cucumbers on top of the meatballs.

PROS

These homemade meatballs are so moist and flavorful.

It’s a perfect hearty comfort food.

The lingonberry sauce adds a slight sweetness to the dish.

CONS

The meatballs take some time to prepare, but they are well worth it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not necessarily the healthiest food, these meatballs can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The blend of meats provides a good source of protein, while the lingonberry sauce contains antioxidants.

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