Swedish Meatball with Potatoes and Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1 lb potatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix 1 lb ground beef, 0.5 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper until just combined. Form into 12 meatballs.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, place 1 lb potatoes in a pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

4. 4

   Slice 1 cucumber and halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes. Serve the meatballs with the potatoes and fresh vegetables, with plain yogurt or lingonberry jam on the side if you like.

5. 5

   Season with extra salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Tools you’ll need

• large skillet
• pot for boiling potatoes
• mixing bowl

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