NORWEGIAN MEATBALLS

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This recipe is in Signe Johansen's new cookbook, "Scandilicious". Signe shares her cocoa-sauced meatball recipe in Delish.com-check out the other recipes and ideas.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Burgers

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 c whole milk
1 Tbsp plain yogurt
3 slice white sourdough bread,crusts removed
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp each ground ginger and freshly grated nutmeg
1 lb each ground lamb and ground veal
1 large egg yolk ( or whole egg)
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 c beef stock
1/3 c brandy
1 1/2 c creme fraiche
1 c gjetost cheese, shredded
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, mix the milk and yogurt. Add the bread and press to submerge. Let stand until saturated, about 10 minutes. In a medium skillet, heat the oil. Add the onion, and cook over moderate heat until softened minutes. Add allspice, ginger, and nutmeg;cook for 1 minute.
  • 2. In a large bowl. combine the meats and the bread mixture, onion, and egg yolk. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and blend well. Form into 80 teaspoon size meatballs.
  • 3. In a large skillet add vegetable oil and Cook the meatballs in batches over moderate heat, turning to cook on all sides until lightly charred, about 5 minutes,per batch.
  • 4. Sauce: In a large , deep skillet,or pot, boil the stock over high heat until reduced to 2 cups,about 10 minuets. Add the brandy and boil 2 minutes. Whisk in the creme fraiche(like sour cream), gjetost cheese(get at Whole Foods), and cocoa powder and bring to a simmer.
  • 5. Add the meatballs and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through and the gravy is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes and rutabagas together.

Nadeem Bashir
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These meatballs were easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Kyosaba Chrispus
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. The sauce was especially delicious.


Henry Arevalo
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These meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste, but overall they were still good.


Shahin rara
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I've tried a lot of different meatball recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect.


Imran Looni
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These meatballs were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They were so flavorful and juicy.


Shikha Sarker
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs didn't turn out as good as I expected. They were a little bland.


Lawangeen Khan
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These meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend adding a little more moisture to the meatballs next time.


DeAndre Covington
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They were so flavorful and juicy.


DaisyLaoe
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These meatballs were easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Alhagie Ceesay
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. The sauce was especially delicious.


Dilshan Dilu
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These meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste, but overall they were still good.


Min Fraser
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I've tried a lot of different meatball recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect.


Emily st john
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These meatballs were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They were so flavorful and juicy.


Moazzam Bashir
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs didn't turn out as good as I expected. They were a little bland.


Pasc Ltd
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend adding a little more moisture to the meatballs next time.


Akinyemi Alaba
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are so easy to make, and they always come out perfect. The sauce is also delicious.


Jane Afton
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These meatballs were delicious! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


m.h. rayhan
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly.


A Ghaffar9 Ghaffar9
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


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