Finnish Meatballs (Lihapyorykoita)
Finnish Meatballs (Lihapyorykoita) feature tender beef meatballs scented with warm allspice and nestled in a rich dairy gravy. They’re savory, gently spiced, and perfect alongside mashed potatoes, beets, and a tangy pickle for contrast. A cozy weeknight dish that also fits a relaxed weekend supper.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Finnish Meatballs (Lihapyorykoita), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, cream, salt, and allspice in a bowl, mixing with your hands until evenly combined. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls.
- 2
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook about half of the meatballs in the melted butter until browned evenly on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining meatballs, leaving the liquid in the skillet when done.
- 3
Slowly pour the milk into the skillet while whisking vigorously; add the cream and stir until smooth.
- 4
If the gravy has lumps, pour it through a strainer.
- 5
Return all the meatballs to the skillet and stir to coat them with the gravy. Bring to a simmer and cook until the meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 555.31 kcal High 28%
- Protein 34.07 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 43.85 g 16%
- Total Fat 25.94 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 13.54 g High 68%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 160.41 mg High 53%
- Sodium 424.01 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 0.86 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 12.78 g --
- Added Sugars 1.03 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 194.78 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 4.93 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 306.34 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 94.76 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.72 mcg Low Source 9%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Finnish Meatballs (Lihapyorykoita) is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bread Crumbs, Butter, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 555.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Finnish Meatballs (Lihapyorykoita) made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Eggs, Ground Allspice. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Finnish Meatballs (Lihapyorykoita)?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 555.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Finnish Meatballs (Lihapyorykoita) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Finnish Meatballs (Lihapyorykoita) healthy?
- Finnish Meatballs (Lihapyorykoita) has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 555.31 calories and 34.07 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 424.01 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.54 g (68% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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