Norwegian Trøndersodd Authentic Viking Age Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey is lower in fat, while chicken is often less expensive.

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while chicken can be more affordable.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories, while milk is budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and cost-effective.

Combine water, beef, salt, and nutmeg in a large pot and bring to a boil.

Let the mixture simmer for a few hours.

In a bowl, mix 250 grams ground beef or ground lamb, salt, flour, nutmeg, and whipping cream to make meatballs.

Roll the mixture into small meatballs and set aside.

Chop the carrots, leeks, and onion, and optionally add a garlic clove or pinch of ginger.

After 2 hours of simmering, remove the beef from the pot and cut it into smaller pieces.

Fry the meatballs in a pan until slightly browned.

Add the chopped vegetables to the pot and cook for 10 minutes.

Return the chopped beef to the pot to warm for the final minutes.

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