"Frikkadelle" | Cast Iron, Fire & Proper Authentic South African Flavour! | South African Recipes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber, while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade is fresher, while canned is more economical.

Mix beef mince, lamb mince, grated onion, and garlic in a large bowl until combined.

Add bread, eggs, milk, dried thyme, salt, cloves, allspice, and coriander to the mixture.

Form the mixture into large balls.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the meatballs to the skillet in batches, cooking until browned on all sides.

Remove the meatballs and set aside on a plate.

In the same skillet, add pan drippings, flour, onion powder, and dried thyme to make the gravy.

Add enough milk until you've reached your desired consistency for the gravy.

Serve the meatballs with creamy mashed potatoes and garden peas.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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