Granny Wistrand's Meat Paste

Experience the nostalgic charm of Granny Wistrand's Meat Paste, a rich and velvety spread that captures the essence of old-world comfort food. Combining the perfect balance of ground beef and pork with aromatic onion, garlic, and warming spices like nutmeg, this hearty recipe is brought to life with a touch of cream and a splash of citrusy lemon juice. Slowly simmered with chicken stock and finished in a food processor for a luxuriously smooth texture, this meat paste is ideal for spreading on crusty bread or pairing with crackers for an irresistible appetizer. Ready in under an hour and with just a few simple ingredients, it’s a family favorite designed to elevate any gathering or quiet afternoon snack. Perfectly versatile and undeniably satisfying, this timeless recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 250 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Ground pork
• 50 grams Butter
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 60 ml Heavy cream
• 125 ml Chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Optional: Dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a skillet, heat the butter over medium heat until melted. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened and golden, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the ground beef and ground pork to the skillet. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well to distribute the spices.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken stock and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf and stir in the heavy cream. Cook for an additional 5 minutes on low heat.

Step 7

Take the skillet off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly, about 5-10 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer the cooled meat mixture into a food processor. Add the lemon juice, parsley, and Dijon mustard (if using). Process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 9

Taste the paste and adjust seasoning if necessary with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

Step 10

Spoon the meat paste into a serving dish or airtight containers. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

Step 11

Serve as a spread on fresh bread, crackers, or vegetable sticks. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(916.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1988.3

Total Fat 159.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 587.0mg	0%
Sodium 3137.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 8.1g
Protein 114.4g	0%

Vitamin D 8IU	0%
Calcium 172.2mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 976.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.7%

Protein: 23.2%

Carbs: 4.1%