How to Make Danish Meatballs with Dill Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can compare to a plate of tender, flavorful meatballs. And when those meatballs are paired with a creamy dill sauce, the result is nothing short of sublime. This recipe for Danish meatballs with dill sauce is a true culinary delight, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion.

The star of this dish is, of course, the meatballs themselves. Made with a combination of ground pork and beef, they are seasoned with a blend of aromatic sp...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • ½ pound ground veal
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 25 meatballs

  • 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

    449 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 151mg
    • Sodium: 795mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 260mg