German Frikadellen (Meatballs)
German Meatballs (Frikadellen) are tender, flavourful patties perfect for dinner or as a delicious sandwich filling.
Ingredients
- 1 60g / 2 oz stale bread roll or bread cubed
- 240 ml / 1 cup milk
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 large egg
- 4 tbsp / 16 g / .56 oz chopped fresh parsley
- 750 g / 1.6 lbs ground beef
- 1 heaped teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon each of pepper and paprika
- Flour for coating
- Sunflower oil for frying
Instructions
Soak the Bread Roll:
- Cut the stale roll into small cubes and soak in the milk until soft. Remove the bread and squeeze out the excess milk using a sieve. Discard the milk.
Mix Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the soaked bread, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, beef, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Portion and Shape:
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each into a ball and flatten slightly.
Coat with Flour:
- Lightly roll each patty in flour.
Cook the Frikadellen:
- Heat sunflower oil in a large pan over medium to high heat. Fry the patties for about 2 minutes on each side to brown the patties and then reduce the heat and fry for about 5 min on each side until fully cooked.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Pair with mashed potatoes and vegetables or slice and serve in a sandwich with mustard.