How to Make German Hamburgers (Frikadellen) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're craving a taste of authentic German cuisine, look no further than German Hamburgers, also known as Frikadellen. These flavorful, juicy, and savory meat patties are a staple in German households and are often enjoyed with a side of potatoes or bread. They are similar to American hamburgers, but with a unique twist of German spices and seasonings.

German Hamburgers are made with a blend of ground meat, onions, and bread crumbs, which give them a tender and moist texture. The a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 kaiser roll
  • ⅔ pound ground beef
  • ⅓ pound ground pork
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Hungarian hot paprika (Optional)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Soak kaiser roll in a medium bowl of water for 10 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess water; crumble into a large bowl.
  • Add ground meats, onion, parsley, egg, paprika, salt, and black pepper to crumbled roll; mix until well blended. Shape mixture into large flattened meatballs.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry meatballs in the hot skillet until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    272 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 138mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 351mg