Chili-Cheese Hackbällchen mit selbstgemachten Spätzle

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a budget-friendly substitute.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Green bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Melt the butter in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.

Add the flour and stir to create a roux.

Gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.

Add the SPG+ seasoning and bring the sauce to a simmer.

In a separate bowl, mix the spätzle flour, eggs, sparkling water, and salt to form a batter.

Use a spätzleschwob or potato press to drop the spätzle into boiling water and cook until they float to the surface.

Drain the spätzle and serve with the chili-cheese meatballs and sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens