Bjarne's Nordic Meatballs in Creamy Gravy
These Norwegian meatballs combine ground beef with grated onion, fresh ginger, garlic, nutmeg, and black pepper for a warmly spiced, aromatic flavor. They are finished with a rich cream sauce made from beef broth, butter, flour, and heavy cream, with a subtle cayenne and white pepper kick. Serve them as a comforting family dinner alongside potatoes or bread.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bjarne's Nordic Meatballs in Creamy Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 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 stand until the bread crumbs absorb the milk, about 5 minutes. Stir until just combined, then add ground beef. Mix until well blended. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place 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 flour and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Slowly add broth; cook and stir until the gravy is smooth and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Blend in cream, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
- 5
Gently stir the cooked meatballs into the gravy and heat through, but do not boil, about 5 minutes more.
- Calories 317.45 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 27.43 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 12.97 g 5%
- Total Fat 16.11 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 7.51 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.88 mg High 41%
- Sodium 338.87 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 0.58 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.58 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 37.34 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.67 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 96.4 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 17.22 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.28 mcg Low Source 1%
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 18 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 317.45 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 18 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 18 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 317.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bjarne's Nordic Meatballs in Creamy Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Bjarne's Nordic Meatballs in Creamy Gravy healthy?
- Bjarne's Nordic Meatballs in Creamy Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 317.45 calories and 27.43 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 338.87 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.51 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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