Tessa Kiros Finnish Meatballs with Allspice Sour Cream and Lin

Discover the comforting flavors of Nordic cuisine with Tessa Kiros’ Finnish Meatballs, a delightful dish that combines tender beef and pork meatballs with the warmth of allspice and creamy sour cream sauce. These perfectly seasoned meatballs are pan-fried to golden perfection and simmered in a luscious gravy enriched with beef stock and sour cream, delivering a hearty burst of flavor with every bite. Paired with the sweet-tart tang of lingonberry jam and optionally garnished with fresh dill, this recipe offers a beautifully balanced meal that’s both rustic and elegant. Serve alongside boiled or mashed potatoes for an authentic Finnish dining experience your family will savor. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Ground pork
• 50 grams Breadcrumbs
• 100 ml Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 small Onion
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 200 ml Sour cream
• 200 ml Beef stock
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 4 tablespoons Lingonberry jam
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let the mixture soak for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and sauté it in 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Allow it to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, sautéed onion, salt, ground allspice, and black pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 4

Using your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a walnut. This recipe should make around 20-24 meatballs.

Step 5

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs in batches, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes per batch. Transfer cooked meatballs to a plate and keep warm.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and deglaze the skillet with beef stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Stir it into the skillet and let the sauce thicken slightly.

Step 8

Once the sauce begins to thicken, stir in the sour cream and a pinch of additional allspice if desired. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then return the meatballs to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

Step 9

Serve the meatballs hot with a generous dollop of lingonberry jam and optionally garnish with fresh dill. Pair with boiled potatoes or mashed potatoes for a traditional Finnish meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1433.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3321.4

Total Fat 242.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 101.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.5g
Cholesterol 973.6mg	0%
Sodium 4087.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 63.4g
Protein 174.2g	0%

Vitamin D 103.6IU	0%
Calcium 606.6mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 1662.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.5%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 14.9%