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Honey-glazed meatballs, Swedish meatballs

Honey köttbullar, Swedish meatballs

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Swedish meatballs, soft thanks to the breadcrumbs soaked in cream, sweetened with a touch of honey, and browned in butter.

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Recipe from Persino, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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These meatballs are a classic in Belgian cuisine. They are easy to prepare and suitable for all tastes.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting5 min
  • Total40 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying pan
  • Estimated cost$4.53 $1.13 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $2.85
  • $0.18
  • $0.22
  • $0.40
  • $0.03
  • $0.35
  • $0.50

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Mix the breadcrumbs with the cream and let it sit for a few minutes.
  2. Chop the onion and sauté it in a frying pan with a little butter until softened.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the meat, egg, honey, salt, and pepper. Then, add the breadcrumbs mixed with cream and the onion. ≈ 4 min
  4. Mix until a smooth paste is formed. ≈ 4 min
  5. Form small meatballs and brown them in butter or oil until cooked through.

The bill

Honey köttbullar, Swedish meatballs

  • 300 g of ground meat (beef or pork)$2.85
  • half a cup of bread crumbs$0.18
  • 1 medium-sized red onion$0.22
  • 1 egg$0.40
  • salt and pepper$0.03
  • butter or oil for cooking$0.35
  • 2 tablespoons of honey$0.50

Total$4.53

that's $1.13 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 300 g of ground meat (beef or pork)
  • half a cup of bread crumbs
  • 1 medium-sized red onion
  • 1 egg
  • salt and pepper
  • butter or oil for cooking
  • 2 tablespoons of honey
  • a quarter of a cup of cream

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