Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4
Golden, juicy, and packed with flavor—Frikadeller are Denmark’s beloved pan-fried meatballs! 🥩✨ Made with a mix of ground pork and beef, seasoned to perfection, and fried until crispy, these delicious meatballs are a staple of Danish cuisine. Traditionally served with potatoes, gravy, and pickled red cabbage, Frikadeller make for a hearty and comforting meal!
Ingredients�
🔥 For the Frikadeller:
☑ ½ lb (225g) ground pork 🥩
☑ ½ lb (225g) ground beef 🥩
☑ ½ cup (120ml) milk 🥛
☑ ½ cup (60g) breadcrumbs 🌾
☑ 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
☑ 1 egg 🥚
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 black pepper 🌿
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 ground nutmeg ✨
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 dried thyme (optional) 🌿
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 butter or oil for frying 🧈
🔥 For Serving:
☑ Boiled potatoes 🥔
☑ Brown gravy 🍖
☑ Pickled red cabbage 🥬
👩🍳 Cooking Steps�
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Meatball Mixture
1️⃣ In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, milk, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and thyme.
2️⃣ Mix until well combined, then let rest for 15 minutes.
🔥 Step 2: Shape & Fry the Frikadeller
1️⃣ Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2️⃣ Using a spoon, shape the mixture into oval-shaped meatballs.
3️⃣ Fry for 5–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
🔥 Step 3: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Plate the Frikadeller with boiled potatoes, brown gravy, and pickled red cabbage.
2️⃣ Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy warm!
🥩 Juicy, crispy, and full of rich flavors—Frikadeller are Denmark’s ultimate comfort food!
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