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Danish Frikadeller with Cabbage and Carrots

Classic Danish meatballs served with a side of sweet and sour cabbage and carrots, a perfect balance of flavors.

50 minutes4 servings
Danish Frikadeller with Cabbage and Carrots
Photo: cyclonebill from Copenhagen, Denmark · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, milk, and Dijon mustard for the sauce.
  5. In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté cabbage and carrots until softened, about 10 minutes.
  6. Add apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Serve the meatballs with the cabbage and carrots and the sauce.
  8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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