Meatballs
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or beef + pork mix)
- 1 small onion, very finely chopped or grated
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger (optional but traditional)
- Salt & black pepper
- Butter or oil for frying
Brown Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1–2 tsp soy sauce (or a splash of Worcestershire)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Kjøttkaker (Norwegian Meatballs)
Description
Meatballs
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or beef + pork mix)
- 1 small onion, very finely chopped or grated
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger (optional but traditional)
- Salt & black pepper
- Butter or oil for frying
Brown Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1–2 tsp soy sauce (or a splash of Worcestershire)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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How to Make It
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Soak breadcrumbs in milk for a few minutes until soft.
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Mix meat, onion, soaked crumbs, egg, spices, salt, and pepper.
The mixture should be soft—not stiff. -
Shape into large, slightly flattened meatballs.
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Brown gently in butter over medium heat. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook briefly.
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Slowly add beef stock, whisking until smooth.
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Add soy sauce and seasoning. Return meatballs to the pan and simmer
10–15 minutes until cooked through and tender.
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