Description
Savory German meat patties bursting with flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and turkey)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ½ teaspoon cumin (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons grated cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Start by finely chopping the onion and mincing the garlic. Sauté them in a pan on medium heat with a dash of oil until they’re translucent. Let them cool slightly before adding to the meat mixture.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, sautéed onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix it all together until well-combined but don’t overmix.
- Once your mixture is set, form your patties about the size of a golf ball and then flatten slightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add your patties. Fry them for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked Frikadellen to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil. Serve them warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or black beans. For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg