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Danish Meatballs (Frikadeller)

Danish Meatballs (Frikadeller)

Juicy oval Danish meatballs with a golden crust — a home-style classic served in Denmark hot or cold.

Time50 min
Servings4
Calories440 kcal
LevelEasy

Ingredients

  • minced pork and beef500 g
  • onion1 pcs
  • garlic1 clove
  • wheat flour15 g
  • rolled oats15 g
  • milk100 ml
  • egg1 pcs
  • salt1 tsp
  • black pepper0.5 tsp
  • butter30 g

Instructions

1

Finely chop the onion and garlic.

2

Transfer the pork-and-beef mince to a bowl, add salt, and mix for about 1 minute until the mixture becomes sticky. Add the onion, garlic, wheat flour, oats, black pepper, and egg.

3

Pour in the milk in small amounts, mixing well each time, until the mince reaches a smooth, fairly thick consistency.

4

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mince for 30 minutes to firm it up.

5

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Dip a tablespoon in the butter, scoop out about 2 tbsp of mince, and shape into oval meatballs.

6

Place the meatballs in the skillet and fry over higher heat on both sides until golden brown.

7

Reduce the heat to low and cook for another 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve hot.