Kjøttkaker with Seasoned Meat Cakes, Brown Gravy, and Boiled Potatoes

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

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Meat Cakes

SAFETY: Thoroughly wash hands and surfaces after handling raw ground beef and pork.

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Meat Cakes

In a chilled mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, ginger, and ground onion.

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Meat Cakes

Gradually add the all-purpose flour and slowly pour in the cold milk while mixing continuously until the meat mass is smooth and slightly sticky.

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Meat Cakes

Using a tablespoon and your hand, shape the mixture into oval cakes about the size of an egg.

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Meat Cakes

Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until it stops foaming.

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Meat Cakes

Fry the meat cakes until they have a deep brown crust on both sides; they do not need to be fully cooked through yet if simmering in gravy later.

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Meat Cakes

Plate the meat cakes alongside a generous dollop of lingonberry fruit jam.

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Brown Gravy

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns a light nutty brown color.

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Brown Gravy

Whisk in the flour and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the roux becomes a dark chocolate brown (take care not to burn it).

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Brown Gravy

Slowly whisk in the water and add the beef bouillon cube, ensuring no lumps form.

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Brown Gravy

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the gravy is thick and glossy.

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Brown Gravy

Taste and season with additional salt or pepper if necessary.

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Brown Gravy

Pour the hot gravy over the meat cakes just before serving.

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Boiled Potatoes

Peel the potatoes and cut into roughly equal sizes for even cooking.

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Boiled Potatoes

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.

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Boiled Potatoes

Add salt and bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.

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Boiled Potatoes

Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

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Boiled Potatoes

Drain the potatoes thoroughly and serve them whole alongside the meat cakes.