Frikadeller | Danish Meatballs with a Family Twist

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, while water is cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with beneficial fats.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often less expensive.

Grate the two pieces of bread to make breadcrumbs.

Grate the onion (you can use a food processor if you have one).

In a bowl, combine 1/2 to 3/4 cup of breadcrumbs, 1.5 tablespoons of flour, and 1/2 cup of milk.

Add salt and black pepper to the mixture and stir to moisten the breadcrumbs.

Let the breadcrumb mixture soak for 5 to 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine about 1 pound of ground pork and 1 pound of ground beef.

Add 2 eggs and the grated onion (juice included) to the meat mixture.

Add the soaked breadcrumb mixture to the meat mixture.

Mix everything together with a spoon or your hands until well combined, adjusting with milk and breadcrumbs as needed.

Form the meat mixture into flattened egg-shaped patties using your hands.

In a skillet, coat the bottom with oil and add about 2 tablespoons of butter, heating it over medium to medium-high heat.

Fry the patties for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through, adjusting the heat as necessary.

Continue cooking in batches until all the meat mixture is used up.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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