Norwegian Meatballs (Large Batch) Recipe

Name: Norwegian Meatballs (Large Batch)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 5 lbs ground meat (beef, veal and pork, ground 3 times (Kitchen Aid); 2 medium onions, finely ground (save juice); 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1/2 cup cracker meal or 1/2 cup matzo meal; 4 -5 bouillon cubes or 4 -5 teaspoons instant beef bouillon; 2 teaspoons Kitchen Bouquet; flour, for thickening

Servings: persons

5 lbs ground meat (beef, veal and pork, ground 3 times (Kitchen Aid)
2 medium onions, finely ground (save juice)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup cracker meal or 1/2 cup matzo meal
4 -5 bouillon cubes or 4 -5 teaspoons instant beef bouillon
2 teaspoons Kitchen Bouquet
flour, for thickening

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Heat oven to 350*.
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Combine meat, onions, juice, spices, salt, pepper, eggs, half and half, and cracker meal. Knead by hand for 5 minutes or more to combine spices into meat. Lightly grease or spray baking pans. Form small, round meatballs; dipping hands into cold water to shape smooth. Bake 15 minutes. Can be frozen at this point. Place meatballs in large kettle; add bouillon, meat drippings from baking pan and water to cover. Stir in Kitchen Bouquet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Remove meatballs. Thicken gravy with flour to desired consistency.
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Note: Servings will be based on how you serve them. I think about 10-12 servings as a main dish or more if served as an appetizer.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs ground meat (beef, veal and pork, ground 3 times (Kitchen Aid), 2 medium onions, finely ground (save juice), 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, and more.

Yes, Norwegian Meatballs (Large Batch) 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.

Norwegian Meatballs (Large Batch)

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