My family's recipe for Köttbullar (Swedish Meatballs)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and reduces calories.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and adds flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: dried parsley

💰Cheaper: none

Dried parsley is more shelf-stable.

Start by softening the onions in a frying pan without browning them.

Add the softened onions to a mixing bowl.

Add about 4 tablespoons of sweet mustard to the bowl with the onions.

Pour in 3 deciliters of cream into the mixture.

Season with 15 grams of salt, 10 grams of aromat (magic powder), and 10 grams of black pepper.

Mix the ingredients together using your hands, wetting one hand to help with the mixing.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more mustard and salt as needed.

Roll the mixture into meatballs, wetting your hands to prevent sticking.

Fry the meatballs in a hot frying pan until browned on one side, then turn them to brown the other side.

Shake the pan to roll the meatballs around for even cooking.

After frying, remove the meatballs and use the drippings in the pan to make a cream sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens