Description
Frikadellen are traditional German meat patties made from ground meat, onions, breadcrumbs, and spices. They’re pan-fried until golden and perfect for serving with potatoes, salads, or on a bun like a burger.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or a mix of beef and pork
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 slices of white bread (soaked in water or milk, then squeezed out)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp German or Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1–2 tbsp oil or butter for frying
Instructions
- Soak the bread slices in water or milk until soft, then squeeze out the excess liquid.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped onion, egg, soaked bread, parsley, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into patties, about the size of a hamburger but thicker.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the Frikadellen on each side for about 5–7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite side dish like potato salad or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a dash of Worcestershire sauce or garlic to the mixture.
- Frikadellen can be served hot or cold, making them great for picnics.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
