Description
Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, these Authentic German Frikadellen are a classic dish made from a blend of ground beef and pork, onions, bread, and spices. Pan-fried to golden perfection, they’re ideal for a comforting family meal or picnic-style serving.
Ingredients
Scale
250g ground beef
250g ground pork
2 slices stale bread (or 1/2 cup breadcrumbs)
1/2 cup milk or water (for soaking bread)
1 egg
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Oil or butter, for frying
Instructions
- Soak bread in water or milk for a few minutes. Squeeze out excess liquid and crumble into a bowl.
- Sauté chopped onion in a little oil until translucent; let cool.
- Add beef, pork, soaked bread, cooled onion, egg, parsley, mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to the bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape into 6–8 oval patties with damp hands.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry patties for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to rest. Serve warm or room temperature.