Ingredients
Scale
- 500g ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 egg
- 50g breadcrumbs
- 100ml milk
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, finely diced onion, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, and chopped parsley. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking, then take a portion of the meat mixture and shape it into a round patty, about 2 cm thick. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Heat butter or oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked Frikadellen to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with mustard, pickles, or your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Use a mix of beef and pork for the best flavor and texture.
- Let the meat mixture rest before shaping to enhance juiciness.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—fry in batches if needed.
- For extra crispiness, press the patties slightly thinner before frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Frikadelle
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg