Norske Kjttkaker Norwegian Meatballs

Transport your taste buds to Scandinavia with Norske Kjøttkaker, a classic Norwegian meatball recipe brimming with hearty flavors and comforting aromas. Made with a savory blend of ground beef, pork, and warming spices like nutmeg and allspice, these tender meatballs are seared to golden perfection before simmering in a rich, creamy gravy. The dish is elevated by the irresistible combination of smooth heavy cream and a touch of umami from the broth, creating a luscious sauce that clings to every bite. Served traditionally alongside boiled potatoes, steamed vegetables, and a dollop of tangy lingonberry jam, this recipe is an authentic taste of Norwegian home cooking. Perfect for cozy family dinners, this 4-serving meal comes together in just an hour, delivering mouthwatering results that bring the heart of Norway to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Ground pork
• 1 medium-sized Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 large Egg
• 120 ml Whole milk
• 50 grams All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground allspice
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoons Black pepper
• 30 grams Butter
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 500 ml Beef or vegetable broth
• 100 ml Heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, finely chopped onion, egg, milk, flour, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients thoroughly using your hands or a wooden spoon until the mixture is well combined and slightly sticky.

Step 3

Shape the meat mixture into round meatballs, roughly the size of a golf ball. You should end up with about 16-18 meatballs.

Step 4

Heat the butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the meatballs to the skillet in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Sear the meatballs on all sides until they are browned, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove the browned meatballs and set them aside.

Step 6

Using the same skillet, deglaze the pan by pouring in the beef or vegetable broth. Scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to medium and slowly stir in the heavy cream to create the base for the gravy.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to form a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the gravy to thicken it, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Return the meatballs to the skillet, spooning the gravy over them. Cover the skillet and let the meatballs simmer in the gravy over low heat for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.

Step 10

Serve the kjøttkaker hot with boiled potatoes, steamed vegetables, and a side of lingonberry jam for a traditional Norwegian meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1795.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2994.2

Total Fat 225.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.2g
Cholesterol 983.9mg	0%
Sodium 7379.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 11.1g
Protein 169.1g	0%

Vitamin D 113.0IU	0%
Calcium 368.3mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 1990.6mg	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: 68.2%

Protein: 22.7%

Carbs: 9.0%