Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe NorwegianKjøttkaker Recipe

Kjøttkaker Recipe

Inspired by The Norwegian
Time1h
Serves4

Norwegian meatballs served with brown sauce and potatoes.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Brown Sauce

Method

Meatballs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatball Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork. Add the finely chopped onion, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatballs

    With wet hands, form the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball and place them on a plate. You should get about 12-15 meatballs.

  3. 3

    Brown the Meatballs

    In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until they are browned on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.

Brown Sauce

  1. 4

    Make the Brown Sauce

    In the same skillet used for the meatballs, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes until it turns golden brown.

  2. 5

    Add Broth and Seasonings

    Gradually whisk in the beef broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Add the soy sauce, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a simmer.

  3. 6

    Return Meatballs to Sauce

    Add the browned meatballs back to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes, until cooked through.

Potatoes

  1. 7

    Boil the Potatoes

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the peeled and quartered potatoes and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 8

    Drain and Finish the Potatoes

    Once cooked, drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and chopped parsley. Toss to coat and season with additional salt if needed.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the meatballs with the brown sauce over a generous helping of buttered potatoes. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.

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