Mastering the Art of Norwegian Meatballs with Few Ingredients!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork is often less expensive.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier fiber option, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and using seasoned water is cost-effective.

Mix minced meat with salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg, coriander, and potato starch in a bowl.

Add water to the meat mixture and combine well.

Form the mixture into balls.

Heat vegetable oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add meatballs to the skillet and fry until browned on all sides.

Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt butter for the brown sauce.

Add flour to the melted butter and stir to create a roux, cooking for a minute.

Slowly whisk in water and bring to a simmer, stirring until thickened.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and return meatballs to the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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