Description
Tender Norwegian meatballs simmered in a rich brown gravy, a classic comfort dish known as kjøttkaker, perfect with potatoes and cabbage stew.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Warm a heavy skillet over medium heat and have all your ingredients ready.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk, then stir in onion, egg, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper. Add ground meats and mix gently.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet, ready for browning.
- Assemble the Dish: Shape mixture into large, slightly flattened meatballs. Place in the skillet.
- Cook to Perfection: Brown meatballs on all sides until golden, then set aside. In the same pan, add remaining butter and flour, whisking into a roux. Slowly pour in broth, whisking constantly. Stir in cream, then return meatballs to the pan and simmer until cooked through.
- Finishing Touches: Taste gravy, adjust seasoning, and let sauce thicken to desired consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate with mashed potatoes or cabbage stew, spooning extra gravy generously.
Notes
- Use a mix of beef and pork for richer flavor.
- Whisk continuously while making the roux to avoid lumps.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully with a splash of broth or cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Norwegian meatballs, kjøttkaker, brown gravy, Scandinavian comfort food, traditional Norwegian recipe