Köttbullar | Better than Ikea Meatballs | Street Food in Berlin Germany

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.

Soak bread crumbs in milk until absorbed, about 5 minutes.

Finely chop onion and sauté in butter until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, soaked bread crumbs, sautéed onion, egg, salt, black pepper, and allspice.

Mix ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.

Add meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total.

Transfer cooked meatballs to a plate and keep warm.

In the same skillet, add beef broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits.

Stir in cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Return meatballs to the skillet, coating them in the sauce.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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