Swedish Cranberry Meatballs
These succulent meatballs are bursting with a delightful blend of flavors. With tender minced beef combined with sweet dried cranberries, each bite offers a perfect balance of savory and fruity notes. The addition of ground mace and gently cooked onions elevates the dish, creating a comforting and aromatic experience. Served with a side of cranberry or lingonberry sauce, these meatballs are a festive and satisfying treat for any occasion.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 onion , finely diced
- ½ tsp ground mace
- 500g minced beef
- 100g dried cranberries
- 1 egg yolk
- cranberry or lingonberry sauce, to serve
Instructions
- Heat half the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and cook gently until soft, then add the mace and cook for 1 min more. Cool.
- Put the mince into a bowl with the cooled onion, cranberries, egg yolk and plenty of seasoning. Mix well with your hands, then shape into walnut-sized balls. Chill for at least 10 mins or up to 2 days.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Pour the remaining oil into a baking tray and roll the meatballs in it to coat. Bake for 20 mins until cooked through. Serve hot with the berry sauce for dipping.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Makes 25
Nutrition
- Calories: 69 calories
- Fat Content: 4 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 3 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 3 grams sugar
- Protein Content: 4 grams protein
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