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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Kjottkaker
Norwegian beef meatballs served with brown gravy, potatoes, peas, and a spoonful of lingonberry jam if desired.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 4~460 kcal🇳🇴 Norwegian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 35 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep25 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 500 gr Minced beef
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Stale bread crumbs
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Milk
- 1 adet Egg
- 1 adet Yellow onion
- 0.2 çay kaşığı(~1 ml) Nutmeg
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Black pepper
For the sauce
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Butter
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Flour
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Meat stock
For serving
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Mashed potatoes
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the stale bread crumbs in the milk for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 2
Grate the yellow onion.
- 3
Knead the minced beef, soaked bread crumbs, egg, onion, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
- 4
Shape oval meatballs and fry them in half of the butter for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 5
Remove the meatballs, then roast the remaining butter and flour in the same pan for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 6
Add the meat stock gradually and cook the brown sauce for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 7
Return the meatballs to the sauce and finish over low heat for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 8
Serve kjottkaker with mashed potatoes.
💡 Tip: Knead the meatball mixture for 5 minutes; the milk-soaked bread keeps the minced beef from drying out.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kjottkaker with mashed potatoes and optional lingonberry jam.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~460
kcal calories
32
g protein
32
g carbs
23
g fat
Protein 28%Carbs 28%Fat 44%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kjottkaker make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Kjottkaker take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 60 minutes in total.Is Kjottkaker difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kjottkaker have?
Approximately 460 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 32g, fat: 23g.Which allergens does Kjottkaker contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Kjottkaker belong to?
This recipe belongs to Norwegian cuisine.How many ingredients does Kjottkaker need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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