Best 7 Norwegian Meatballs Viking Soul Food Style Recipes

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**Introducing Norwegian Meatballs: A Culinary Journey Through Viking Soul Food**

In the heart of Scandinavia, where the fjords stretch out like shimmering ribbons and the mountains stand tall and proud, lies a culinary treasure that has been passed down through generations: Norwegian meatballs. These delectable orbs of minced meat, lovingly crafted with a medley of spices and herbs, embody the essence of Viking soul food. Join us on a gastronomic adventure as we delve into the secrets of this iconic dish, exploring two distinct recipes that showcase the diverse culinary heritage of Norway.

The first recipe, "Traditional Norwegian Meatballs," takes us back to the roots of this classic dish. We'll guide you through the process of selecting the perfect blend of ground meats, artfully combining them with onions, breadcrumbs, and a symphony of seasonings. The meatballs are then gently simmered in a rich gravy, infusing them with a symphony of flavors.

The second recipe, "Modern Norwegian Meatballs with a Twist," adds a touch of contemporary flair to this timeless dish. We'll introduce you to exciting variations that incorporate unique ingredients, such as tangy lingonberry jam, creamy goat cheese, and aromatic herbs. Whether you prefer the classic comfort of traditional meatballs or crave a taste of culinary innovation, these recipes will surely satisfy your cravings.

So, prepare your taste buds for a journey to the land of the Vikings, where hearty flavors and culinary traditions intertwine. Let's embark on this delicious expedition and discover the secrets behind Norwegian meatballs, the epitome of Viking soul food.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

AUTHENTIC NORWEGIAN KJøTTKAKER MEATBALLS



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These old fashioned Norwegian meatballs are authentic; the real deal.

Provided by Terese, The Country Basket

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons corn starch (or potato starch)
1½ teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika powder
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon milk (or water)
1 Lb ground beef
Oil or butter for frying
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GRAVY:
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
1 teaspoon onion powder OR a small, raw onion, finely chopped
2 cups water
4 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon Beef Base (or 4 bouillon cubes)
Drippings from the fried meatballs
¼ cup heavy cream (Optional)

Steps:

  • Put the dry ingredients into a medium sized bowl; corn starch, flour, paprika, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Add milk and whisk well until no lumps remain.
  • Add meat and stir with a spoon until completely combined and sticky.
  • Add olive oil or butter to a frying pan on medium-low heat.
  • Shape meat balls with spoons or a meatball scoop, dipping your tool of choice in water now and again to keep meat from sticking.
  • Drop the meat balls on the frying pan, flattening them a little bit with a turner.
  • Cover and fry until browned on the top and bottom, a few minutes on each side.
  • Keep hot until ready to serve.
  • Serve with brown gravy, potatoes boiled in lightly salted water, and steamed vegetables such as a blend of cauliflower, carrots, and broccoli.
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  • GRAVY:
  • In a medium sized sauce pan on medium-low heat, melt butter.
  • Add flour and onion powder. Whisk together into a smooth roux, and cook while whisking now and again until the flour mixture has turned medium-brown. This should take 8-10 minutes.
  • Pull away from the heat and add all of the water while quickly whisking together to avoid lumps. But be careful, the flour mixture will be very hot and may hiss loudly when you add cold liquids. Alternatively, you can heat the liquid before adding.
  • Also add the beef base, and bring to a boil while whisking often. The gravy will thicken. Reduce the heat and boil gently for 7-10 minutes until smooth. Stir once in a while.
  • Add the meatball drippings from frying, which will add a lot of great flavor!
  • Add heavy cream and stir well. (Optional)
  • Serve over Norwegian meatballs.

BJARNE'S NORWEGIAN MEATBALLS



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Both of my parents are Norwegian. Growing up, my mom used to make these meatballs. Later in life, my dad took over the meal prep, and he became a great cook. My mom did a good job, but my dad perfected the recipe. I think of him every time I make them now.

Provided by Debbie22

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

¾ cup plain bread crumbs
½ cup milk
2 eggs
1 large onion, grated
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
3 pounds 85% lean ground beef
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced onion
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups beef broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 dash white pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a jelly roll pan.
  • Combine bread crumbs, milk, eggs, onion, ginger, salt, nutmeg, garlic, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Let stand until bread crumbs absorb milk, about 5 minutes. Stir until just mixed and add ground beef. Mix until well blended. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 18 minutes. Set meatballs aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Slowly add broth; cook and stir gravy until smooth and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Blend in cream, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  • Gently stir cooked meatballs into gravy and heat through, but do not boil, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 132.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1004.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

NORWEGIAN MEATBALLS



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These meatballs are a favorite around our area. On May 17, Norwegian Independence Day, many people serve them with a mashed rutabaga and potato dish. So this recipe is both delicious and very traditional.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield about 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger, nutmeg and allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
1 pound ground pork
GRAVY:
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups beef broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Dash cayenne pepper
Dash white pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, bread crumbs, onion and seasonings. Let stand until crumbs absorb milk. Add meat; stir until well blended. Shape into 1-in. meatballs. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° until browned, about 18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Set aside. , For gravy, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour and brown lightly. Slowly add broth; cook and stir until smooth and thickened. Blend in the cream, cayenne and white pepper. Gently stir in meatballs; heat through but do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

VIKING MEATBALL ON A STICK - COPYCAT



Viking Meatball on a Stick - Copycat image

This is food served at Fairs and Nordic gatherings.The meatballs can be made and mixed, then refrigerated, cooked partially, then dipped in a batter and deep fried to finish cooking. This is always served at the Montana State Fair. This is goooood eating!!!!! Excellent with wild game/venison/ buffalo, but make sure you add the ground pork!

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb lean ground beef
1/4 lb ground pork (no sausage)
1/4 lb ground veal
2 whole eggs
1/2 cup dry oatmeal
1 medium white onion, minced
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1 tablespoon butter
Pam cooking spray
cooking oil
wooden popsicle sticks, soaked in water
krusteaz pancake batter, thicker than usual

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the three meats.
  • Saute onion in butter until translucent, not brown.
  • In a separate container, add eggs, oatmeal and milk. Beat.
  • Add all of the spices to the egg mixture and mix well.
  • Add the cooked minced onions and the liquid.
  • Beat until fluffy.
  • Form meatballs with 1/2 cup meat.
  • Preheat oven 400*.
  • Spray Pam on baking pans.
  • Place meatballs on greased pans, bake 15 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Insert a wooden stick in the middle of each meatball.
  • Heat oil to 375*.
  • Dip in the pancake batter. Batter should not be drippy.(A spoon can be used to cover the top of the meatball by the stick.).Cook until a golden brown. Roll to cook all sides.
  • Serve with a napkin wrapped around the stick.
  • Dip the "Viking" in any condiments. I quarantee that you can't eat just one!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.3, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 156.7, Sodium 705.1, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1, Protein 26

NORWEGIAN MEATBALLS - NORWAY



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Make and share this Norwegian Meatballs - Norway recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sam 3

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 lb ground chuck
1 onion, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
2/3 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix milk and 1/4 cup cornstarch until well blended.
  • Add meat, onion, salt, nutmeg, pepper and egg.
  • Mix until well blended.
  • Cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 20 minutes for easier shaping.
  • Shape chilled meat mixture into 1in balls. In a 12in skillet, over med heat, heat oil until hot.
  • Cook meatballs, half at a time, until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Pour off all but 1/4 cup drippings, adding oil if necessary, to make 1/4 cup.
  • In a med bowl, mix beef broth and remaining 1/4 cup corn starch until well blended.
  • Pour into skillet.
  • Over med heat, cook while stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens.
  • Add meatballs and reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in sour cream and remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.7, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 147.5, Sodium 2054.1, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 30.4

NORWEGIAN MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Norwegian Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by shysavsianna

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup minced onion
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs ground beef
1 lb ground pork
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced onions
5 tablespoons flour
4 cups beef broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 dash white pepper

Steps:

  • Combine eggs, milk, bread crumbs, onion and seasonings. Let crumbs absorb milk. Add meat.
  • Shape into 1 inches size.
  • Place on greased pan and bake 400 degrees for about 18 minutes.
  • For gravy, melt butter and saute onions until tender. Stir in flour and brown lightly. Slowly add broth. Cook until smooth and thickened.
  • Blend in cream, cayenne and white pepper.
  • Add meatballs and heat till boiling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.2, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 100.3, Sodium 655.2, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 18.7

NORWEGIAN MEATBALLS



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This was translated from braille from my mom's recipe collection (after she passed away). She loved Norwegian meatballs! My grandmother was Norwegian and my grandfather was Swedish, so there was a real blending of cultures. She called these Norwegian meatballs, but maybe they are Swedish? Who's to say?!

Provided by KCShell

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb ground beef
1/4 lb ground pork
6 tablespoons finely chopped onions (optional)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 beaten egg
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Mix ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, milk, egg and spices; mix well.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls.
  • Heat 1 tbs butter in pan.
  • Place meat balls in pan and cook, turning as necessary to completely cook meat balls.
  • When meatballs are done, take them out of the pan and place them on a plate.
  • Mix flour, sugar, salt and pepper together.
  • To remaining drippings in pan, add flour mixture, stir with whisk.
  • Add water to make a gravy.
  • Slowly add 1 cup cream, stirring constantly.
  • Stir until thick.
  • Do not boil.
  • Add meatballs to gravy and keep heat low.
  • Allow flavors to blend.
  • I would personally serve them with rice as a main course, but I don't think that would be traditional.
  • I think my mom used them as appetizers- to go with a smorgasbord.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.8, Fat 51, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 250.1, Sodium 1288.8, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 34.6

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef for the meatballs. A mixture of 80% lean and 20% fat will give you the best results.
  • Don't overwork the meatball mixture. Overworking the meat will make the meatballs tough.
  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to brown the meatballs. This will help to prevent them from overcrowding and steaming.
  • Brown the meatballs in batches. Don't overcrowd the pan, or the meatballs will not brown evenly.
  • Use a combination of butter and oil to brown the meatballs. This will help to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Don't overcook the meatballs. Overcooked meatballs will be tough and dry.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Norwegian meatballs are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. They are easy to make and can be served with a variety of sides. Whether you are a fan of traditional Norwegian cuisine or are just looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, these meatballs are sure to please.

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