Norway Meatballs

Prep: 15 min Cook: 70 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Norwegian

Norwegian meatballs feature tender ground beef infused with subtle spices like nutmeg and ginger, creating warm, comforting flavors. Browning in butter and simmering in water gravy results in juicy, flavorful meatballs perfect for serving over rice or noodles, appealing to those who enjoy hearty, traditional dishes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1/2 cup cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • dash of pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs and brown them in butter.
  3. Simmer the meatballs in water gravy for 1 hour.
  4. Serve the meatballs over rice or noodles.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

463 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 28.4g 36% DV
Carbs 44.7g 16% DV
Fiber 7.3g 26% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10109.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 419.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 110.5mg 37% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 125mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 22.1mg 25% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 159.8mg 12% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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