Bjarne’s Norwegian Meatballs
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 1, 2026Share
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0.75 cup plain bread crumbs
0.5 cup milk
2 eggs
1 large onion, grated
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1.5 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
0.5 cup heavy cream
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 dash white pepper
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Step 1 (Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a jelly roll pan.)
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Step 2 (Combine bread crumbs, milk, eggs, onion, ginger, salt, nutmeg, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl. Let it stand for 5 minutes. Then mix in the ground beef. Shape into 1-inch meatballs and place on the pan.)
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Step 3 (Bake for 18 minutes. Set the meatballs aside.)
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Step 4 (Melt butter in a large skillet. Sauté onion for 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly add broth and cook until the gravy is smooth and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Blend in cream, cayenne pepper, and white pepper.)
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Step 5 (Stir the cooked meatballs into the gravy and heat for 5 minutes. Do not boil.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 22g
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Saturated Fat 10g
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Cholesterol 132mg
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Sodium 1004mg
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Total Carbohydrate 10g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 26g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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