How to Make Bjarne's Norwegian Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a comforting and hearty meal that will transport you to Scandinavia, look no further than Bjarne's Norwegian Meatballs. This traditional Norwegian dish is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, and for good reason. The combination of tender meatballs, savory gravy, and creamy mashed potatoes creates a truly satisfying and flavorful meal that will have you coming back for seconds.

Originating from the cold and rugged lands of Norway, these meatballs are a sta...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup plain bread crumbs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large onion, grated
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (Optional)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 3 pounds 85% lean ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 1 dash white pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a jelly roll pan.
  • Combine bread crumbs, milk, eggs, onion, ginger, salt, nutmeg, garlic, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Let stand until bread crumbs absorb milk, about 5 minutes. Stir until just mixed and add ground beef. Mix until well blended. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 18 minutes. Set meatballs aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Slowly add broth; cook and stir gravy until smooth and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Blend in cream, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  • Gently stir cooked meatballs into gravy and heat through, but do not boil, about 5 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    351 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 132mg
    • Sodium: 1004mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 400mg