Kjøttkaker i brun saus

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Mix the beef with the salt, spices and potato starch (opens in a new tab) until sticky. Gradually work in the milk (opens in a new tab) (and grated onion (opens in a new tab)) until the mixture is soft and holds together.

   • 8 min
2. 2

   Step 2

   With wet hands shape 12 flattish oval cakes. Brown them in butter (opens in a new tab) on both sides in batches; they do not need to be cooked through.

   • 10 min
   • medium-high heat
   • Frying pan / skillet (opens in a new tab)
3. 3

   Step 3

   For the sauce, melt the butter (opens in a new tab) in a saucepan (opens in a new tab), stir in the flour and cook, stirring, until nut-brown. Whisk in the stock gradually and simmer until smooth.

   • 8 min
   • medium heat
   • Saucepan (opens in a new tab)
4. 4

   Step 4

   Put the meat cakes into the sauce and simmer, covered, until cooked through.

   • 15 min
   • low heat

   Food safety: Minced beef should reach 71 °C in the centre.

   

5. 5

   Step 5

   Serve with boiled potatoes (opens in a new tab) and lingonberry jam (opens in a new tab) (and mashed peas, if you like).

   • 1 min