Description
Delight in these comforting Meatball Mashed Potato Bowls topped with a rich Swedish beef gravy studded with tender green beans and finished with a dollop of sweet lingonberry jam and fresh herbs. This hearty meal combines creamy mashed potatoes with savory, creamy gravy for a classic Scandinavian-inspired dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk or cream
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Swedish Beef Gravy
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups frozen green beans
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowls
- Prepared mashed potatoes
- Swedish beef gravy with green beans
- Lingonberry jam
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes: Boil peeled, cubed potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes or until they are fork tender.
- Mash the potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and mash them with butter, milk or cream, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef together with the diced onion until both are browned. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the green beans: Stir the frozen green beans into the beef and onion mixture, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until the beans are heated through.
- Make the gravy base: Push the beef and green bean mixture to one side of the skillet. In the cleared space, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook this roux for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Add broth and seasonings: Slowly whisk in the beef broth to the roux. Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper. Simmer the mixture until the gravy thickens.
- Make it creamy: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sour cream until the gravy is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the bowls: Spoon the creamy mashed potatoes into serving bowls. Ladle the Swedish beef gravy and green beans over the mashed potatoes.
- Finish the dish: Top each bowl with a spoonful of lingonberry jam and garnish with fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color and flavor.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a naturally buttery and creamy mash.
- Lingonberry jam adds a classic Scandinavian sweet-tart contrast to the savory dish.
- For a richer gravy, substitute milk with cream in the mashed potatoes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper for the gravy.
- Ground beef can be substituted with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
