Frikadeller (Danish Meatballs)
These are meatballs from Denmark. They use a mix of pork and veal meat.
The meatballs are shaped into flat ovals. They are fried in a pan.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 4, 2026Share
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These are meatballs from Denmark. They use a mix of pork and veal meat.
The meatballs are shaped into flat ovals. They are fried in a pan.
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Ingredients 10
0.5 pound ground veal
0.5 pound ground pork
0.25 cup milk, or as needed
0.25 cup finely grated onion
1 large egg
0.25 cup bread crumbs, or as needed
0.25 cup all-purpose flour
0.25 cup seltzer water
salt and pepper to taste
0.25 cup margarine
Instructions
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Mix the veal and pork in a bowl. Stir in the milk, onion, and egg. Add bread crumbs and flour. Knead the mix well. Stir in seltzer water, salt, and pepper. The mix should be moist. Cover it and put it in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes.
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Take 2 1/2 tablespoons of meat. Shape it into a flat oval like a small egg. Do this for all the meat.
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Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs for 15 minutes per side. They should be brown. The center must reach 160 degrees F or 70 degrees C.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 417 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 29g
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Saturated Fat 9g
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Cholesterol 135mg
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Sodium 284mg
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Total Carbohydrate 13g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 25g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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