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Frikadellen
German pan-fried meat patties seasoned with mustard, parsley, and soaked bread — juicier than a burger and served warm or cold in a Brötchen with mustard.
Prep 15 min
Cook 20 min
Total 35 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Patty mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- 1 small onion (grated)
- 2 slices bread (soaked in milk, squeezed)
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
Step 2 — Cook and serve
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- Mustard
- Brötchen rolls
- Pickles
- Kartoffelsalat (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Mix the Frikadellen
Combine all ingredients gently — do not overwork. Shape into oval patties about ¾ inch thick.
- 2
Pan-fry
Cook in butter over medium heat 4–5 minutes per side until deeply browned outside and cooked through. Work in batches if needed.
- 3
Serve
Serve hot with mustard and potato salad, or cold in a roll for a classic German picnic sandwich.
Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 28g protein · 12g carbs · 26g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
