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Authentic German Frikadellen Recipe

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Authentic German Frikadellen are savory pan-fried meat patties made from a blend of ground beef, breadcrumbs, and onions, seasoned with Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. These juicy and flavorful patties are a traditional German comfort food, perfect for a hearty meal served with potatoes or salad.

Ingredients

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Meat Mixture

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

For Cooking

  • 2 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or canola oil recommended)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Finely chop the medium onion and gather all the rest of the ingredients needed for the recipe.
  2. Mix Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, fresh breadcrumbs, eggs, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Form Patties: Shape the mixture into uniform patties about 1 inch thick to ensure even cooking.
  4. Cook Patties: Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Drain and Serve: Remove the patties from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the ground beef is fresh and preferably with 80/20 fat ratio for optimal juiciness.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet to avoid steaming the patties instead of frying them.
  • Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste before forming patties.
  • Serve hot with traditional German sides like potato salad, sauerkraut, or mustard.
  • Leftover frikadellen can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet or oven for best texture.

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