Bjarne's Nordic Meatballs in Creamy Gravy
Bjarne's Nordic Meatballs in Creamy Gravy feature tender beef meatballs perfumed with ginger and nutmeg, simmered in a rich beef-and-cream sauce. The balance of warm spice and silky gravy makes this comforting dish ideal for a cozy family dinner or a festive winter gathering.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a jelly roll pan.
- 2
Combine bread crumbs, milk, eggs, onion, ginger, salt, nutmeg, garlic, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Let it sit until the bread crumbs absorb the milk, about 5 minutes. Stir just to combine and add the ground beef. Mix until evenly blended. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on the prepared pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 18 minutes. Set the meatballs aside.
- 4
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the broth; cook and stir the gravy until smooth and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the cream, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
- 5
Gently stir the cooked meatballs into the gravy and heat through without boiling, about 5 minutes more.
- Calories 308.83 kcal Moderate
- Protein 26.86 g Good Source
- Carbs 12.19 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.84 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.36 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 113.04 mg High
- Sodium 338.04 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.83 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.75 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.58 g Low Source
- Calcium 33.89 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.58 mg Moderate
- Potassium 69.61 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 22.8 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.6 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bjarne's Nordic Meatballs in Creamy Gravy is a Norwegian appetizer recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Bread Crumbs. Each serving provides about 308.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bjarne's Nordic Meatballs in Creamy Gravy?
- It is a Norwegian meatball recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Bjarne's Nordic Meatballs in Creamy Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bjarne's Nordic Meatballs in Creamy Gravy?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 308.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bjarne's Nordic Meatballs in Creamy Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.
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