German Frikadellen Meat Patties (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Meat & Protein

01 - 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or a mix of ground beef and pork)

→ Fresh Ingredients

02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped

03 - 1 clove garlic, minced

04 - 1 tbsp parsley, chopped

→ Pantry & Dairy

05 - 1 egg

06 - 1 slice stale white bread (or 1/2 cup breadcrumbs)

07 - 1/4 cup milk

08 - 1 tsp mustard (Dijon or yellow mustard)

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp salt

10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

11 - 1/2 tsp paprika

12 - 1/2 tsp ground marjoram (optional)

→ For Cooking

13 - 2 tbsp oil or butter

# Instructions:

01 - Soak the slice of stale bread in milk for about 5 minutes, then squeeze out excess milk and crumble the bread into small pieces. Set aside.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, soaked bread, onion, garlic, egg, mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, marjoram (if using), and parsley. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the patties tender.

03 - Divide the mixture into 4-6 equal portions and shape each into a flat oval-shaped patty, about 1/2-inch thick.

04 - Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 160°F/71°C).

# Notes:

01 - For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.

02 - Leftover Frikadellen are delicious served cold in sandwiches with mustard or pickles.

03 - Can be baked on a parchment-lined sheet at 375°F for 25 minutes, flipping halfway.

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