Meatballs with Brown Gravy and Potatoes
Danish classic meatballs served with delicious, creamy brown gravy, tender boiled potatoes, and asparagus broccoli. A cozy and flavorful dinner that hits the taste buds right in the heart of Danish food tradition.
Posted on 7/26/2025
Servings
4
Total time
1 hour
Servings
4
Total time
1 hour
Ingredients
Meatballs
Brown Gravy
Side Dishes
Instructions
Meatballs
Mix the meat with salt
Add breadcrumbs, egg, and milk and stir
Finely chop the onion and mix it into the meat with the spices
Let the mixture rest for 20 minutes
Heat oil and butter in a pan and let the butter foam
Shape meatballs and fry them over low heat for 5 - 8 minutes on each side until they are browned and cooked through
Brown Gravy
Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour and stir to form a roux
Gradually add milk, potato water, and fat from the pan while constantly whisking
When the gravy begins to thicken, season with salt and pepper, and add gravy browning to the desired color
Side Dishes
Boil potatoes in 3 tsp coarse salt for 20 - 25 minutes, remember to save the water for the gravy
Boil asparagus broccoli
Serve with meatballs and brown gravy
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