Both of my parents are Norwegian. Growing up, my mom used to make these meatballs. Later in life, my dad took over the meal prep and he became a great cook. My mom did a good job, but my dad perfected the recipe. I think of him every time I make these Norwegian meatballs now.
Ingredients
Gravy
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 1 dash white pepper
Meatballs
- ¾ cup plain bread crumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large onion, grated
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (Optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
- 3 pounds 85% lean ground beef
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a jelly roll pan.
Step 2
Combine bread crumbs, milk, eggs, onion, ginger, salt, nutmeg, garlic, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Let stand until bread crumbs absorb milk, about 5 minutes. Stir until just mixed and add ground beef. Mix until well blended. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared pan.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 18 minutes. Set meatballs aside.
Step 4
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saut? onion until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Slowly add broth; cook and stir gravy until smooth and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Blend in cream, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
Step 5
Gently stir cooked meatballs into gravy and heat through, but do not boil, about 5 minutes more.
Tips
You can make your own bread crumbs by using 7 slices of white bread with the crusts removed.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 351 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat10g | 51% |
Cholesterol132mg | 44% |
Sodium1004mg | 44% |
Total Carbohydrate10g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein26g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 7% |
Calcium58mg | 4% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium400mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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