Danish meatballs with pan gravy is a classic comfort food dish that is loved by people of all ages. These tender and flavorful meatballs are made with a combination of ground pork and beef, and are simmered in a rich and savory pan gravy. Served with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice, Danish meatballs are a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. In this article, we will explore the different ways to make Danish meatballs with pan gravy, providing tips and tricks to ensure that your meatballs turn out perfectly every time. We will also provide a selection of recipes that you can use to create your own delicious Danish meatballs with pan gravy.
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DANISH MEATBALLS WITH PAN GRAVY
My great-grandmother made these meatballs, and I'm sure her mother must have taught her. Six generations have enjoyed them, and one of my daughters even served them at her wedding. -Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add beef and sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape 1/4 cupfuls of mixture into 18 meatballs; flatten to 1-in. thickness., In a large skillet, heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat; cook meatballs in batches 8-9 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from pan, reserving 1/4 cup drippings in pan. (If necessary, add additional butter to the drippings to reach 1/4 cup.), For gravy, stir flour, bouillon granules, pepper and salt into drippings until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with meatballs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 786mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
DANISH MEATBALLS WITH DILL SAUCE
This is a very tasty, but unique, meatball recipe perfect for holiday parties. For some reason, men love these! I have found that purchasing pre-made meatballs cuts the prep time significantly and tastes good, too.
Provided by MPFEIFFER
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix beef, pork, veal, salt, pepper, eggs, onion and heavy cream. With moistened hands, shape the mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll the balls in the bread crumbs until all balls are well coated. Arrange in a single layer on a large, shallow baking sheet.
- Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in the flour. Gradually stir in the chicken broth. Continue stirring until thickened and bubbly, then blend in the sour cream and fresh dill.
- Melt remaining butter in a small saucepan, and drizzle over the meatballs. Bake meatballs in the preheated oven 35 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned.
- Place meatballs in a chafing dish and cover with the sauce to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 151.3 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 794.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
FRIKADELLER (DANISH MEATBALLS)
This recipe comes straight from my mother-in-law in Denmark. It's a little labor-intensive, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be addicted! Serve warm with a brown sauce, small red boiled potatoes, and sweet and sour cabbage. Better still, double the batch and have enough the next day to slice and place on toast with mayonnaise (open-faced, of course, the Scandinavian way)!
Provided by Marigat
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the veal and pork together in a bowl, and stir in the milk, onion, and egg. Mix the bread crumbs into the meat. Sprinkle in the flour, and knead well to mix. Stir in the seltzer water, season to taste with salt and pepper, and mix well. The mixture should be very moist, but not dripping.
- Chill the meat mixture for 15 to 30 minutes in the refrigerator, to make the meatballs easier to form.
- Heat the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.
- To form meatballs, scoop up about 2 1/2 tablespoons of meat mixture with a large spoon, and form the mixture into a slightly flattened, oval meatball about the size of a small egg. Place the meatballs into the heated skillet, and fry for about 15 minutes per side, until the meatballs are well-browned and no longer pink in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 177.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
DANISH MEATBALLS (FRIKADELLER)
The Danes and the Swedes were in numerous wars over hundreds of years; one reason could have been 'the meatballs'. Most people will think of Sweden and perhaps IKEA when they think of meatballs; however it is also a traditional dish in Denmark and it is a dish that varies from family to family, often being passed down through generations. My recipe goes back at least 100 years, perhaps more; but I have traced it back to my great-grandmother and can remember making the meatballs with my grandmother as a little girl. The difference between the Danish and Swedish meatballs is often that ground pork is added to Danish meatballs making them fluffier and - being Danish - I think more tasty ;)
Provided by Deantini
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 15 meatballs, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix together all ingredients using hands in a big bowl. To get the right consistency it is important that all ingredients get well mixed and gets softened a bit. I would say that you should knead for around 5 minutes.
- Form into meatballs according to the size you prefer. In Denmark meatballs used for dinner is the size of the palm of your hand, and lunch meat balls are about half of that. (Quantity for this recipe is based on dinner meatballs).
- Heat a non-stick pan to medium-hot and place the meatballs in the pan. If you feel they stick too much to the pan, you can add a bit of butter to the pan (not oil). Turn the meatballs with a fork once they have started to brown. Keep turning them every 4 min or so being careful that they do not brown too much. Cook for approx 15-20 min until cooked through.
- Serve with a potato salad, mashed potatoes or cooked potatoes with a white milk based gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.6, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 127.8, Sodium 1324, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 3, Protein 30.9
FRIKADELLER (DANISH MEATBALLS AND GRAVY)
Frikadeller is served everywhere as a hearty meal or as a tasty and well loved meal when friends get together. Danish meatballs may just be the common food that binds Denmark together as a country! Much better than those Swedish ones at IKEA.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Meatballs
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix meat and onions together. Add egg and mix again. Add flour and remaining ingredients.
- Using a melon baller or small spoon, form into melon ball sized balls. Place on waxed paper and slightly squish each ball so it is flattened slightly.
- Melt butter in frying pan and cook balls for 10 min on each side at medium heat. While frying the balls on the last side to be browned, make the gravy.
- Melt butter over low heat in a medium saucepan. Add flour and stir until smooth. Add half of the meat stock slowly while constantly stirring. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil. Add rest of the stock along with the vinegar and boil for 3 minutes, while constantly stirring. Add pepper and salt. Add sherry and dill, if using, at the very end, just before removing from heat. Remove from heat, allow gravy to cool for 4-5 minutes, while stirring constantly.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground pork and beef. This will ensure that the meatballs are flavorful and juicy.
- Season the meatballs well. The meatballs should be seasoned with a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and other herbs and spices to taste.
- Brown the meatballs in a pan before simmering them in the gravy. This will help to develop their flavor and give them a nice crust.
- Use a good quality beef broth for the gravy. This will help to give the gravy a rich flavor.
- Simmer the meatballs in the gravy for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender.
- Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Conclusion:
Danish meatballs are a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your Danish meatballs are perfect every time.
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