🍽️ Frikadelle (German-style Meat Patties)
Frikadelle are traditional German pan-fried meat patties—similar to meatballs or burgers, but softer, juicier, and lightly seasoned.
🧾 Ingredients:
- 500g ground beef (or half beef, half pork)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1–2 slices bread (soaked in water or milk, then squeezed)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
- Oil or butter for frying
👩🍳 Method:
1. Prepare mixture:
- In a bowl, combine minced meat, onion, soaked bread, egg, mustard, and seasonings.
- Mix well until sticky and evenly combined.
2. Shape patties:
- Form into oval or round flat patties (not too thick so they cook evenly).
3. Fry:
- Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
4. Rest & serve:
- Let them rest for a minute before serving so juices settle.
🍽️ How to serve:
- With mashed potatoes and gravy
- With mustard and bread rolls
- With potato salad or fries
🌟 Tips:
- Don’t overmix or they’ll become dense
- Soaked bread keeps them soft and juicy
- A little mustard adds authentic German flavor
If you want, I can also give you:
- Oven-baked Frikadelle
- Chicken or turkey version
- Or a fast “street-style burger” twist 🍔
