Kjøttkaker

Ingredients12

• ground beef600 g
• yellow onion1
• whole milk100 ml
• egg1
• all-purpose flour2 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• ground black pepper1/2 tsp
• ground ginger1/2 tsp
• ground nutmeg1/4 tsp
• butter2 tbsp
• beef stock500 ml
• potato starch1 tbsp

Method

1. Grate the onion finely and mix it with the ground beef, milk, egg, flour, salt, pepper, ginger, and nutmeg until smooth and slightly sticky.
2. Shape the mixture into 8 to 10 thick, slightly flattened cakes.
3. Melt the butter in a wide pan over medium heat and brown the cakes on both sides.
4. Pour in the beef stock, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook gently for about 20 minutes.
5. Lift out the cakes and keep them warm.
6. Whisk the potato starch with a little cold water, stir it into the pan juices, and simmer until the gravy thickens.
7. Return the cakes to the gravy and heat through.
8. Serve with boiled potatoes and peas or mashed swede.