Description
Authentic German Frikadellen are savory pan-fried meat patties made with a mix of ground beef and pork, seasoned with onions, herbs, and spices. Juicy on the inside with a crispy crust, they are a beloved German comfort food perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g ground beef
- 250g ground pork
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 slices of stale white bread
- 100ml milk (or water for soaking bread)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp mustard (preferably German-style)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- A pinch of ground nutmeg or marjoram (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (like canola or sunflower)
Instructions
- Soak the stale bread in milk or water until fully soft, then squeeze out excess liquid.
- Sauté the chopped onion in a little oil until soft and translucent. Let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, soaked bread, sautéed onion, egg, mustard, parsley, salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg or marjoram.
- Gently mix all ingredients together with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Wet your hands and form the mixture into 6 oval-shaped patties, about 1 inch thick.
- Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the patties in batches, about 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and let rest before serving.