Grandma's Meatballs

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Meatballs are truly traditional Norwegian food - here's a classic everyone will love!

What could be more Norwegian than the meatball? Meatballs have been mentioned in cookbooks dating back to the 1830s. Meatballs are made from minced or ground meat. Initially, a chopping block was used to chop meat, but this was very labor-intensive. The meat grinder became common in the early 1900s, which eased the work. Visit Norsk Tradisjonsmat's website for tips on everything from cold buffets to cake tables!

Serve your meal on the classic Bogstad Straw Pattern

  • Bogstad straw pattern

    Bogstad straw pattern
  • Bogstad straw pattern

    Bogstad straw pattern

Ingredients

To make 4 portions, you will need:

100 g margarine or butter

500 g ground meat

2 tsp salt

2 tbsp potato starch

1⁄5 tsp ground pepper

1⁄5 tsp allspice

3 dl milk (for the meat patties)

1⁄2 finely chopped onion

1 tbsp butter or margarine for frying

3 dl water

2 tsp bouillon powder

2 dl milk (for sauce)

2 tbsp wheat flour

2 slices of brown cheese

2 tbsp cream or sour cream (to taste)

Here's how to do it

Mix the dough well with salt. Stir in potato flour and spices. Add milk gradually, stirring continuously. Add onion. Stir well to prevent the mixture from separating.

Use a tablespoon dipped in water to shape the meatballs.

Brown the meatballs nicely in butter or margarine, then transfer them to a pot.

 

Brown gravy:

Pour 3 dl of water into the frying pan you used for the meatballs and deglaze the pan. Pour the deglazed liquid over the meatballs in the pot. Add bouillon powder.

Mix milk and flour until smooth, then add to the pot. Stir gently to prevent the meatballs from breaking apart.

Add brown cheese and let everything simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.

Season with cream/sour cream and salt to taste.

Add a few drops of browning if the sauce is not dark enough.

Serve the meatballs with boiled potatoes, mashed peas or creamed cabbage, and lingonberry jam on your finest tableware.

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