Lihapullat (finnish Meatballs)
Lihapullat, or Finnish meatballs, are a classic dish in Finnish cuisine. These flavorful meatballs are typically served with mashed potatoes, lingonberry sauce, and pickles, making for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, and allspice until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the skillet and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess grease.
- Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, lingonberry sauce, and pickles.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Large bowl Skillet Plate Paper towels
Tools
Mixing spoon Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, lingonberry sauce, and pickles for a traditional Finnish meal.
Tips & tricks
Tips: For extra flavor, you can add a dash of nutmeg to the meatball mixture before shaping them.
Cost
$10