German Hamburgers Authentic German Frikadellen Recipe
This authentic German Frikadellen recipe features flavorful ground beef and pork patties seasoned with mustard, paprika, and fresh herbs, then pan-fried to golden perfection. These traditional German hamburgers are a hearty and comforting dish, perfect served warm with sides like sauerkraut, potato salad, or fresh rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 8-10 patties (serves 4-5) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 500g ground beef
- 250g ground pork
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup stale bread, crust removed and soaked in milk (excess milk squeezed out)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon mustard (preferably German)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For Frying
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Combine Meat and Aromatics: In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef and ground pork along with the finely chopped onion and minced garlic.
- Add Bread and Seasonings: Squeeze out the excess milk from the soaked bread and add it to the bowl. Then add the egg, mustard, ground black pepper, salt, chopped parsley, and paprika.
- Mix Ingredients: Use your hands to gently mix all ingredients together until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the patties tender.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick and 3-4 inches in diameter. You should get approximately 8-10 patties from the mixture.
- Heat Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Fry Patties: Place the patties carefully in the skillet without overcrowding. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 70°C/160°F).
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove cooked frikadellen from the pan and let them drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the frikadellen warm accompanied by traditional sides such as German potato salad, sauerkraut, or fresh rolls.
Notes
- For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of 70°C/160°F is reached for food safety.
- Do not overwork the meat mixture to keep the frikadellen tender and juicy.
- Stale bread soaked in milk helps bind the patties and keeps them moist.
- Serve with a side of mustard for an authentic German flavor experience.
- Fresh parsley garnish adds a vibrant touch to the presentation.
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