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Norwegian Meatballs with sauce (Kjøttkaker)

Cultural Context

Kjøttkaker, or Norwegian meatballs, have their roots in traditional Scandinavian cuisine, where hearty meals were essential for enduring long winters. These meatballs are often served with a rich brown sauce, potatoes, and lingonberry jam, reflecting the balance of flavors in Norwegian cooking. Today, Kjøttkaker are a beloved comfort food in Norway and have inspired variations across the globe, with each culture adding its own twist to this classic dish.

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45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 medium onion
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parsley

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be homemade.

1

Mix ground beef and ground pork in a large bowl until combined

2

Finely chop onion and add to the meat mixture

3

Soak breadcrumbs in milk and add to the mixture

4

Crack in the egg and season with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper

5

Knead the mixture until well combined and smooth

6

Form the mixture into balls, about the size of a golf ball

7

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted

8

Add meatballs to the skillet, cooking until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes

9

Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside

10

In the same skillet, sprinkle flour and stir until golden, about 2 minutes

11

Gradually whisk in beef broth and bring to a simmer

12

Stir in heavy cream and return meatballs to the skillet

13

Simmer for 10-15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through

14

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Kjøttkaker

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