Effortless German Frikadellen (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For Cooking
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2 tbsp oil or butter
→ Seasonings
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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1/2 tsp ground marjoram (if you want)
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1/2 tsp paprika
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp Dijon or yellow mustard
→ Breading
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1/4 cup milk
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1 slice stale white bread
→ Meat & Basics
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1 egg
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 lb (450g) ground beef or a beef and pork blend
# Instructions:
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Pop the patties in a skillet with oil or butter on medium heat. Cook them for about 4 or 5 minutes on each side so they're golden and fully cooked inside (should hit 160°F or 71°C).
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Split your mixture into either 4 or 6 lumps and make oval patties, each about half an inch thick.
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Toss the ground meat, your soaked bread, onion, garlic, egg, mustard, and all those seasonings into a big bowl. Mix it just enough so it all sticks—stop once it looks blended or your patties might get chewy.
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Let your bread sit in milk for around five minutes. When it’s good and soggy, squeeze out extra liquid and crumble it up.
# Notes:
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If you want more zing, toss in a dash of nutmeg or some cayenne
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Any leftovers? They’re awesome cold with pickles or mustard in a sandwich
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You can skip the pan and bake them too—put in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes, flipping them halfway