Description
Authentic German Frikadellen are savory, juicy meat patties made from a blend of ground beef, onions, soaked bread, and simple seasonings. These flavorful patties are perfect for serving with potatoes, salads, or tucked into a crusty roll.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
250 g ground beef
1 stale bread roll or 2 slices of stale bread
100 ml milk
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 egg
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2–3 tablespoons oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Soak the stale bread in milk for 5–10 minutes until it becomes soft. Squeeze out the excess milk and set the soaked bread aside.
- Sauté the Onion: In a skillet, heat a bit of oil and sauté the finely chopped onion over medium heat until soft and translucent. Let it cool slightly.
- Mix the Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, sautéed onion, soaked bread, egg, mustard, salt, pepper, and parsley (if using). Mix everything gently until well combined.
- Shape the Patties: With damp hands, shape the mixture into palm-sized patties about ¾ inch thick.
- Fry the Patties: Heat 2–3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Cook in batches if needed.
- Rest the Patties: Once cooked, transfer the Frikadellen to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve: Serve the Frikadellen warm with potatoes, salad, or on a sandwich.
Notes
Bread Choice: Use stale bread or a bread roll for the right texture. You can toast fresh bread for a similar effect.
Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave before serving.
Freezing: Freeze the patties by placing them in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months and reheat from frozen by frying or baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
