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Creamy Norwegian Reinsdyrgryte with Wild Lingonberries

Name: Creamy Norwegian Reinsdyrgryte with Wild Lingonberries
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Reindeer meat, 1 kg, cubed; Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons; Onions, 2, finely chopped; Garlic cloves, 3, minced; Red wine, 200 ml; Heavy cream, 400 ml; Beef stock, 600 ml; All-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons; Butter, 1 tablespoon; Wild lingonberries, 150 g, fresh or frozen; Sugar, 3 tablespoons; Balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon; Dried thyme, 1 teaspoon; Salt, To taste; Black pepper, To taste

Savory and creamy, this traditional Norwegian reindeer stew is enriched with wild lingonberries, offering a delicate balance between the gamey richness of meat and the tart sweetness of berries.

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·By Ethan Brooks·June 28, 2025

Creamy Norwegian Reinsdyrgryte with Wild Lingonberries — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Reindeer Stew

For the Creamy Base

For the Lingonberry Mix

For the Seasoning

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 570 kcal
Protein: 41.67 g
Carbs: 19.83 g
Fat: 34.17 g
Fiber: 1.83 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3418 kcal
Protein: 250 g
Carbs: 119 g
Fat: 205 g
Fiber: 11 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Reindeer meat 1 kg, cubed	1100	230	0	20	0
Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
Onions 2, finely chopped	88	2	20	0	4
Garlic cloves 3, minced	13	1	3	0	0
Red wine 200 ml	166	0	5	0	0
Heavy cream 400 ml	1360	8	12	144	0
Beef stock 600 ml	30	6	2	1	0
All-purpose flour 3 tablespoons	90	3	19	0	1
Butter 1 tablespoon	102	0	0	12	0
Wild lingonberries 150 g, fresh or frozen	60	0	15	0	6
Sugar 3 tablespoons	150	0	39	0	0
Balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon	14	0	3	0	0
Dried thyme 1 teaspoon	5	0	1	0	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Reindeer Meat

1
Cut meat
Cut the reindeer meat into 1-inch cubes.
2
Season meat
Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Sear meat
In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the meat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Preparing the Lingonberry Mix

1
Combine ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine lingonberries, sugar, and balsamic vinegar.
2
Simmer mixture
Simmer over low heat until the berries burst and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
3
Cool mixture
Set aside to cool.

How to Make Creamy Norwegian Reinsdyrgryte with Wild Lingonberries

Total time: 4 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Braising the Meat
After searing, remove the meat and sauté chopped onions and garlic until translucent. Add the red wine, scrape up any browned bits, and simmer for 5 minutes.
2
Combining the Base
Return the meat to the pot, add beef stock, and simmer for 40–50 minutes, until meat is tender.
3
Creating Creaminess
In a separate small pan, melt butter and add flour; stir to make a roux. Gradually whisk in heavy cream, then add to the stew and let cook for another 10–15 minutes until thickened.