These Mormor’s Meatballs are a nostalgic tribute to Scandinavian home cooking, combining tender ground beef and pork with warm spices like allspice and ginger. The secret to their melt-in-your-mouth texture lies in soaking the breadcrumbs in milk before mixing, ensuring every bite is juicy and flavorful. Simmered gently in water and then baked in a sticky, sweet brown sugar and beef broth glaze, these meatballs offer a perfect balance of savory and sweet. They are ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy weeknight dinners, or as an elegant appetizer for parties. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers authentic comfort food that brings warmth to any table.
Mormor’S Meatballs
Description
These Mormor's Meatballs are a nostalgic tribute to Scandinavian home cooking, combining tender ground beef and pork with warm spices like allspice and ginger. The secret to their melt-in-your-mouth texture lies in soaking the breadcrumbs in milk before mixing, ensuring every bite is juicy and flavorful. Simmered gently in water and then baked in a sticky, sweet brown sugar and beef broth glaze, these meatballs offer a perfect balance of savory and sweet. They are ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy weeknight dinners, or as an elegant appetizer for parties. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers authentic comfort food that brings warmth to any table.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and milk; let stand for 5 minutes until the milk is fully absorbed.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the beef, pork, soaked breadcrumb mixture, salt, allspice, ginger, chopped onion, and beaten egg. Mix until just blended.
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Shape the meat mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
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Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan and add 2 teaspoons of salt.
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Drop the meatballs into the boiling water and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, beef broth, and melted butter; stir and heat until the brown sugar is dissolved to form a glaze.
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Drain the meatballs and place them in a single layer in a 13x9-inch baking dish.
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Spoon the glaze evenly over the meatballs.
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Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, turning the meatballs by shaking the pan after each 10 minutes of baking.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 36
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 404.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17.8g28%
- Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
- Cholesterol 90.3mg31%
- Sodium 274.9mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 24.2g9%
- Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
- Sugars 1.6g
- Protein 34.6g70%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure the meatballs are fully cooked through before serving. The internal temperature should reach 160F (71C).
For a richer flavor, you can substitute some of the water used for simmering with additional beef broth.
These meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Serve with lingonberry jam, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles for a traditional Scandinavian meal.
