Norwegian Meatballs

OtherBeefIntermediate45 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 0.3 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 1 lb ground chuck
  • 1 piece medium onion, finely chopped
  • 0.8 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.3 tsp pepper
  • 1 piece egg
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 27 oz beef broth (two 13.5 oz cans)
  • 4 cup hot mashed potatoes
  • 0.7 cup sour cream
  • 0 fresh dill sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    In 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 and refrigerate at least 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Shape chilled meat mixture into 1-inch balls. In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil and cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.

  3. 3

    Pour off all but 1/4 cup drippings. Mix beef broth and remaining 1/4 cup cornstarch; pour into skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens.

  4. 4

    Add the meatballs. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in sour cream and remove from heat.

  5. 5

    Spoon hot mashed potatoes in center of platter, place meatballs around potatoes, and serve gravy on the side. Garnish with dill sprigs.