Norwegian Meatballs Recipe
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Norwegian Meatballs

By: Jeane Jenson  
"These meatballs are a favorite around our area. On May 17, Norwegian Independence Day, many people serve them with a mashed rutabaga and potato dish. So this recipe is both delicious and very traditional."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • GRAVY:
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • dash cayenne pepper
  • 1 dash white pepper

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, bread crumbs, onion and seasonings. Let stand until crumbs absorb milk. Add meat; stir until well blended. Shape into 1-in. meatballs. Place on a greased jelly-roll pan. Bake at 400 degrees F until browned, about 18 minutes. Set aside.
  2. For gravy, melt butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Saute onion until tender. Stir in flour and brown lightly. Slowly add broth; cook and stir until smooth and thickened. Blend in cream, cayenne pepper and white pepper. Gently stir in meatballs; heat through but do not boil.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by ddonthehill 
I made this last night. My family loved it -- said it was "something different" -- which is a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2006 by Luvs2Cook! 
This is very good, we like our meatballs a little more well done, so I started the sauce once... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by LivyLu 
These were so wonderful!I only used beef and they still turned out so delicious! Even my two... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2009 by PAULA 
I only had 1/2 & 1/2 so I used that in place of the heavy cream. I added a pince of each... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2008 by APORTER47 
I absolutely love this recipe! The only change I made was to extend the cook time about 5... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2009 by Briget 
The nutmeg in this recipe was the winning ingredient for sure. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2009 by SunnyByrd Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This is good - serious comfort food. I enjoyed the meatballs much more than the gravy, which... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by StephD4evr 
This recipe was totally awesome! I adjusted it a bit due to certain things I had on-hand vs... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by ashlee 
great, I add some shredded cabbage. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2007 by Romica 
Delicious! I made these for a cast party for a play about a Norwegian family. I didn't have... MORE

 
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