Frikadellen (German Hamburgers)

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Frikadellen (German Hamburgers)

These are the BEST Frikadellen or Buletten as they’re also called are German style meat patties that are pan fried and often served on a bun. Frikadellen are American hamburger imposters, but they’re not like the American hamburger at all.

Prep Time30

Cook Time15

Total Time45

Course: Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: German

Keyword: Buletten recipe, Frikadellen recipe, German hamburger recipe, German meatball recipe, The BEST Frikadellen recipe

Servings:

Calories: 394kcal

Ingredients

500 grams mixed ground meat half pork and half beef
1 yellow onion
1 hard roll you can use whatever leftover bread you have!
1 egg
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon German mustard or any other mustard of your choice
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon paprika powder I used half sweet paprika and half half-sharp paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder I used ancho chili powder
3 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
oil for frying sunflower seed or avocado oil

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Soak the roll in water for about 10 minutes, then squeeze out all the water. Peel and fine dice the onion, sauté until translucent and lightly browned, then put into a bowl.
1 yellow onion, 1 hard roll
Add ground meat, spices, chopped parsley, garlic, and egg to the bowl and knead until combined (best to use your hands, but you can also use a fork).
500 grams mixed ground meat, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon German mustard, 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, 1 teaspoon paprika powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, 3 garlic cloves
Add the drained roll to the meat mixture and knead until combined.
1 hard roll
Shape your Frikadellen patties and lay them onto a floured surface, so they won’t stick. Heat some oil in a pan or on a griddle over medium-high, then add in enough Frikadellen to cover the pan (see note about Test Frikadelle).
oil for frying
Fry for a few minutes without turning until thoroughly browned, turn and repeat, then reduce heat to medium low and continue frying for 10 more minutes or until cooked through. Transfer Frikadellen to a plate lined with paper towel to rest for a few minutes before serving (see note about Leftovers).

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Notes

Helpful Tips:

Test Frikadelle: To ensure your seasoning is on point, make a small test Frikadelle and fry it to see if you need to add more seasoning.
Leftovers: Frikadellen are great for leftovers! You can either heat them up or enjoy them cold as I do. I love these reusable silicone bags for storing your leftovers.

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