Traditional German Frikadellen

Experience the comforting taste of home-cooked German cuisine with this Traditional German Frikadellen recipe. These hearty meat patties combine a perfectly balanced blend of ground beef and pork, enriched with flavorful ingredients like finely chopped onion, parsley, sweet paprika, and a touch of mustard for depth. A unique, tender texture is achieved by incorporating softened white bread soaked in milk, making these patties irresistibly juicy. Quick to prepare and pan-fried to a golden-brown perfection, Frikadellen are a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with classic sides like potato salad, crusty bread, or steamed vegetables. Whether you're recreating a taste of Germany for a special occasion or a comforting weeknight dinner, this easy recipe is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g ground beef
• 250 g ground pork
• 2 slices white bread
• 100 ml milk
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 3 tbsp oil for frying

Directions

Step 1

Begin by soaking the slices of white bread in the milk in a small bowl. Let them soak until they become soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork.

Step 3

Squeeze out the excess milk from the bread and tear it into small pieces. Add these pieces into the meat mixture.

Step 4

Add the finely chopped onion, egg, parsley, mustard, salt, pepper, and sweet paprika to the bowl.

Step 5

Using your hands, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined. Take care not to overmix as it can make the Frikadellen tough.

Step 6

Shape the mixture into patties about the size of your palm and roughly 2 cm thick.

Step 7

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.

Step 8

Add the patties to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd them, and fry for about 7-8 minutes on each side or until they are browned and cooked through.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the Frikadellen from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove any excess oil.

Step 10

Serve the Frikadellen warm, paired with your choice of side dishes such as potato salad, bread rolls, or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1136.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2716.8

Total Fat 206.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 775.4mg	0%
Sodium 3426.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 13.3g
Protein 165.4g	0%

Vitamin D 124.4IU	0%
Calcium 477.6mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 1511.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.7%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 6.8%