Homemade Ikea Meatballs!

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.

Chop the onion finely, removing the core.

Use a garlic rocker to crush the garlic.

Measure 100 grams of breadcrumbs.

Add 1 egg, salt, pepper, and 5 tablespoons of milk to the mixture.

Combine the beef and pork mince with the other ingredients, mixing with hands.

Shape the mixture into meatballs, aiming for table tennis ball sizes.

Refrigerate the meatballs for 2 hours or freeze for 10 minutes if short on time.

Heat a pan on the hob and fry the meatballs until browned.

Transfer the meatballs to the oven to bake as per the recipe instructions.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens