Norwegian Meatballs in Brown Gravy
Savor the comforting flavors of Nordic cuisine with this authentic Norwegian Meatballs in Brown Gravy recipe. These tender, perfectly spiced meatballs are made with a mix of ground beef and pork, seasoned with fragrant allspice and nutmeg for a true Scandinavian touch. Simmered in a luscious homemade brown gravy enriched with beef stock and cream, these meatballs are bursting with richness and depth. This hearty dish is easy to prepare and is ready in just one hour, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or cozy family meals. Serve them over creamy mashed potatoes or buttery noodles to soak up the savory gravy, and transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Norway. Perfect for those craving classic comfort food with a global twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 250 grams ground pork
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 120 milliliters breadcrumbs
- 120 milliliters milk
- 1 large egg
- 15 grams all-purpose flour
- 30 grams butter
- 500 milliliters beef stock
- 60 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 30 milliliters vegetable oil
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let the mixture soak for about 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs are softened.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Shape the mixture into small meatballs, roughly 1 inch in diameter. You should end up with about 20-25 meatballs.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour into the melted butter and whisk constantly, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the mixture turns golden brown.
Gradually add the beef stock while whisking to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, ensuring they are fully coated in the gravy. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
Serve the Norwegian meatballs hot, accompanied by mashed potatoes or buttered noodles, and drizzle generously with the brown gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 226.7 g | 291% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.9 g | 444% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 918 mg | 306% | |
| Sodium | 7111 mg | 309% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 175.5 g | 351% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 385 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1919 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
