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German Frikadellen Recipe

German Frikadellen Recipe

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German Frikadellen Recipe is a traditional dish that originates from Germany. Frikadellen are small meat patties that are typically made with ground meat, such as beef or pork, and mixed with breadcrumbs, onions, and spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German
Calories: 737
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pound ground beef 80% recommended for moist Frikadellen; no leaner than 92%
  • 2 pound ground pork
  • 2 yellow onion medium very finely chopped
  • 4 slices slightly stale white bread about 2 oz or 50 g (can also use fresh croutons and let them sit out a day)
  • 1/4 cup warm water or milk
  • 2 egg large
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped fresh
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoon marjoram dried
  • 2 teaspoon paprika Hungarian sweet
  • 1 teaspoon ginger ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon mace ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom ground
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 8 kaiser rolls
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Spatula
  • Bowl for soaking bread
  • Paper towels
  • Plate for serving

Method
 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork. Mix them together until well combined.
  1. a. Ensure that the meats are evenly distributed throughout.
Add the finely chopped onions to the meat mixture.
  1. a. Stir the onions into the meat mixture until they are evenly incorporated.
Take the slices of slightly stale white bread and tear them into small pieces. Place the bread pieces in a bowl and pour warm water or milk over them. Let the bread soak for a few minutes until it becomes soft.
  1. a. Gently squeeze out any excess liquid from the soaked bread.
Add the soaked bread to the meat mixture.
  1. a. Mix it well, ensuring that the bread is evenly distributed throughout the meat.
Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and beat them lightly with a fork.
  1. a. Pour the beaten eggs into the meat mixture.
Add the minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, prepared yellow mustard, dried marjoram, sweet Hungarian paprika, ground ginger, ground mace, ground coriander, and ground cardamom to the bowl.
  1. a. Mix all the ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined.
Take a portion of the meat mixture and shape it into a patty, about the size of your palm.
  1. a. Repeat this process until all the meat mixture has been used, forming multiple patties.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  1. a. Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the patties.
Carefully place the Frikadellen patties into the skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
  1. a. Cook them in batches if needed.
Cook the Frikadellen for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are nicely browned and cooked through.
  1. a. Flip them using a spatula to cook the other side.
Once cooked, transfer the Frikadellen to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
  1. a. Allow them to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the Frikadellen on kaiser rolls or your preferred choice of bread.
  1. a. You can add additional toppings or condiments as desired.

Notes

Mix the meats thoroughly for even flavor distribution.
Soak the bread until it becomes soft to ensure it blends well with the meat mixture.
Shape the patties uniformly to ensure even cooking.
Preheat the skillet before adding the Frikadellen to achieve a nice sear.
Cook the Frikadellen in batches to prevent overcrowding in the skillet.
Use a spatula to flip the Frikadellen gently to avoid breaking them apart.