Norwegian Meatballs - Kjottkaker |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ground beef, with ground pork, all dressed up with select herbs and spices make these meatballs something you will want to serve often! Ingredients:
meatballs |
4 slices whole wheat bread |
3/4 cup hot skim milk |
1 pound extra-lean ground beef |
1/2 pound ground pork |
2 eggs, beaten |
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/8 teaspoon allspice |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
2 teaspoons salt |
2 teaspoons vegetable oil |
gravy |
4 tablespoons butter |
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons beef bouillon base |
2 1/2 cups boiling water |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, soak bread in hot milk until absorbed.
2. Add all remaining meatball ingredients; mix well.
3. Shape into 1-inch balls by hand, or use a piping bag as illustrated in the recipe picture.
4. Brown meatballs in a large nonstick skillet; add a little oil if necessary to keep from sticking.
5. Drain; place meatballs in large casserole dish.
6. Preheat oven to 350*F.
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8. The Gravy:
9. To make gravy, melt butter in a medium saucepan.
10. Stir in flour.
11. Mix bouillon into boiling water; add to flour mixture.
12. Cook and stir until thickened.
13. Pour over meatballs.
14. Bake for 30 minutes.
15. Serve over a bed of hot cooked rice or noodles.
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