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Authentic German Frikadellen

Authentic German Frikadellen: Juicy Meatballs Everyone Loves

Experience the comfort of Authentic German Frikadellen, juicy meatballs that bring people together through home-cooked goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Beef
Cuisine: German
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground pork or turkey.
  • 1 Onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Fresh breadcrumbs recommended.
  • 1 Eggs Large eggs are standard.
  • 1 tbsp Mustard (Dijon) Yellow mustard can be used as a substitution.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Herbs Parsley or dill.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Cheese For a cheesy variant.

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop one medium onion and gather all ingredients.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into patties, about 1 inch thick, and place on a clean plate.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Transfer cooked Frikadellen onto paper towels to drain excess oil.
  6. Serve warm with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For juicier Frikadellen, sear them on the stovetop and finish cooking in the oven at 325°F.

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