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.

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