Description
Frikadellen are traditional German pan-fried meat patties, similar to hamburgers but with a distinct flavor and texture. This recipe keeps it authentic with simple ingredients and easy steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g ground beef (or mixed pork and beef)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 egg
- 2 slices stale white bread, soaked in milk
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the ground meat with diced onions in a large bowl.
- Squeeze excess milk from the bread and add to the meat mixture.
- Add egg, mustard, and all spices. Mix well until combined.
- Shape the mixture into oval patties, about 2cm thick.
- Heat butter or oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality ground meat for best results.
- Don’t overmix the meat mixture to keep patties tender.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or in a bun with mustard.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: German meat patties, Frikadellen, German hamburgers, traditional German recipe