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Traditional Danish Frikadeller with Tzatziki

Classic Danish meatballs served with rye bread and a refreshing tzatziki sauce.

40 minutes4 servings
Traditional Danish Frikadeller with Tzatziki
Photo: cyclonebill · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine lamb, beef, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Form the mixture into 20-25 meatballs.
  3. Heat a skillet with oil over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and dill for the tzatziki.
  5. Serve the meatballs with rye bread and tzatziki on the side.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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