This classic Finnish meatball recipe, also known as Lihapyöryköitä, is a delicious and comforting dish that is popular in Finland. Made with a blend of ground beef and pork, these meatballs are seasoned with onions, breadcrumbs, and spices. Served with lingonberry sauce, these meatballs are perfect for a cozy dinner or as a party appetizer. The lingonberry sauce adds a touch of sweetness and tanginess to the meatballs, creating a delightful burst of flavors. Give this traditional Finnish recipe a try and impress your family and friends with a taste of Finland!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup lingonberry sauce
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, salt, black pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs to the skillet, in batches if necessary, and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- Once the meatballs are browned, remove them from the skillet and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add the lingonberry sauce and bring it to a simmer. Return the meatballs to the skillet and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve the Finnish meatballs with lingonberry sauce hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
