Sassy Mama: Norwegian Meatballs Pt. 2

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 ground beef and ground pork in a large bowl until well combined.

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

Add sautéed onion to the meat mixture along with bread crumbs, milk, egg, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and black pepper.

Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

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

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.

Add meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 10-12 minutes.

Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add flour and stir to create a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes until golden.

Slowly whisk in beef broth and bring to a simmer, stirring until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in cream and return meatballs to the skillet, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

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