Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberry Jam
Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberry Jam are a delightful blend of savory meatballs smothered in a creamy sauce, perfectly complemented by the sweet-tart flavor of lingonberry jam. This dish is ideal for cozy gatherings or busy weeknights, delivering comfort and satisfaction in every bite. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this easy, flavorful recipe that brings classic Scandinavian cuisine to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup lingonberry jam
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and set aside.
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode with a bit of oil. Brown half of the meatballs for about two minutes on each side; remove and repeat with remaining meatballs.
- Pour in beef broth, sour cream, and lingonberry jam. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add all browned meatballs back into the pot. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Once finished, quickly release pressure and stir meatballs in sauce before serving over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like allspice or nutmeg into the meatball mixture. You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for a lighter option.