Viking Meatball on a Stick Copycat
Bring a taste of Norse-inspired flair to your table with this Viking Meatball on a Stick Copycat recipe! Perfectly seasoned with warm spices like allspice and nutmeg, these tender meatballs combine the richness of ground beef and pork for a mouthwatering bite every time. Skewered on wooden sticks and cooked to golden perfection in a buttery olive oil blend, they make for a fun and unique appetizer or party treat. Ready in under an hour, these meatballs are easy to prepare and pair beautifully with classic Scandinavian dipping sauces like tangy lingonberry jam or creamy dill sauce. Whether enjoyed as finger food at your next gathering or as a hearty snack, this recipe is sure to be a hit for Viking enthusiasts and food lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 0.5 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon allspice
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 sticks wooden skewers
Instructions
Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent them from burning during cooking.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the milk.
Finely chop the onion and garlic or grate them for a smoother texture.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until well incorporated, but do not overmix to avoid dense meatballs.
Using damp hands, form the meat mixture into small meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should yield approximately 20 meatballs.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the meatballs in batches (do not overcrowd the skillet). Cook the meatballs for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through.
Remove the cooked meatballs from the skillet and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate.
Once the meatballs are slightly cooled but still warm, carefully skewer 2 meatballs onto each wooden skewer.
Serve the Viking Meatballs on a Stick with your favorite dipping sauce, such as lingonberry jam, mustard, or a creamy dill sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.3 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.2 g | 341% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 816 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 3528 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 153.5 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1608 mg | 34% | |
*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.
