Danish Meatballs With Dill Sauce Recipe

Name: Danish Meatballs With Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound ground pork; 1/2 pound ground veal; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 cup dry bread crumbs; 1 cup butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups sour cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
In a large bowl, mix beef, pork, veal, salt, pepper, eggs, onion and heavy cream. With moistened hands, shape the mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll the balls in the bread crumbs until all balls are well coated. Arrange in a single layer on a large, shallow baking sheet.
3
Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in the flour. Gradually stir in the chicken broth. Continue stirring until thickened and bubbly, then blend in the sour cream and fresh dill.
4
Melt remaining butter in a small saucepan, and drizzle over the meatballs. Bake meatballs in the preheated oven 35 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned.
5
Place meatballs in a chafing dish and cover with the sauce to serve.

1483

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 pound ground pork, 1/2 pound ground veal, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Danish Meatballs With Dill Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Danish Meatballs With Dill Sauce

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