IKEA'S ORIGINAL SWEDISH MEATBALLS - English Subtitles

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber, while crushed crackers can be more cost-effective.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be more affordable.

Add ground beef and ground pork to a bowl.

Finely chop garlic and add it to the meat mixture.

Add bread crumbs, 1 egg, salt, and pepper to the bowl.

Pour in milk and combine all ingredients until mixed well.

Roll the mixture into balls, adjusting size as desired.

Cover the meatballs with cling wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Heat oil in a skillet and add the meatballs to fry them.

Transfer the fried meatballs to an oven-safe container.

Place the container in the oven for about 30 minutes.

In the same skillet, add flour and whisk to avoid lumps.

Pour in heavy cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard, whisking until combined.

Pour the sauce over the meatballs and return to the oven.

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