NORWEGIAN MEATBALLS

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield about 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger, nutmeg and allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
1 pound ground pork
GRAVY:
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups beef broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Dash cayenne pepper
Dash white pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the 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 meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° until browned, about 18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Set aside. , For gravy, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour and brown lightly. Slowly add broth; cook and stir until smooth and thickened. Blend in the cream, cayenne and white pepper. Gently stir in meatballs; heat through but do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Mai Abdelhady
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best meatballs they had ever had. I will definitely be making them again.


Lovely Yeasmin
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These meatballs were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I might have added too much bread crumbs. Next time I will try adding less bread crumbs.


Carter Wilson
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I tried these and they were actually really good! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy.


Mostafa Alorr
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These meatballs were easy to make and they turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Evata Williamson
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best meatballs they had ever had. I will definitely be making them again.


linux repairs
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These meatballs were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I might have added too much bread crumbs. Next time I will try adding less bread crumbs.


Barbara Southers
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I tried these and they were actually really good! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy.


Alexander Hernandez
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These meatballs were easy to make and they turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Shahin Chowdhury
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best meatballs they had ever had. I will definitely be making them again.


Anastasia Lykova
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These meatballs were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I might have added too much bread crumbs. Next time I will try adding less bread crumbs.


sana khalil (_ohmivv)
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I tried these and they were actually really good! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy.


Sana Eite
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These meatballs were easy to make and they turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Nursultan Berikbek
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best meatballs they had ever had. I will definitely be making them again.


Tijn Hodde
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These meatballs were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I might have added too much bread crumbs. Next time I will try adding less bread crumbs.


Cpo360 cox
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I tried these and they were actually really good! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy.


Michelle Simmons
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These meatballs were easy to make and they turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Joel Estrella
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again for my next party.


Yohana Bol
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. Next time I will try cooking them for a shorter amount of time.


MR ROBIN
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love serving them with mashed potatoes and gravy.


Joel Aleni
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These meatballs were absolutely delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs themselves were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


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