Description
Experience the delightful taste of Classic German Meat Patties, known as Frikadellen, with this easy and flavorful recipe. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these patties boast a crispy exterior while remaining juicy inside. Made with a blend of ground meats, onions, and spices, they are versatile enough to serve alongside potato salad, in sandwiches, or as part of a buffet spread. Enjoy the quick preparation and rich flavors that make them a favorite at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 slice stale white bread
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground marjoram (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the stale bread in milk for about 5 minutes. Squeeze out excess milk and crumble.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat with crumbled bread, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, and marjoram. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into oval patties about 1/2-inch thick.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F).
- Serve warm with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs like thyme or parsley into the mixture. These patties can be frozen before cooking; simply thaw before frying.