German Frikadellen Patties (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ 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 mix of beef and pork)
→ Breading
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1/4 cup milk
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1 slice of stale white bread
→ Seasonings
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1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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1 tsp Dijon mustard or regular yellow mustard
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1/2 tsp ground paprika
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1/2 tsp optional ground marjoram
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
→ For Cooking
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2 tbsp butter or oil
# Instructions:
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Let the bread soak in milk for 5 minutes. Then, squeeze out the milk and crumble the bread into bits.
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In a mixing bowl, toss in the meat, the soaked bread, chopped onion, garlic, egg, mustard, and your seasonings. Mix until it just comes together. Overmixing isn’t good—it makes patties hard.
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Split the mixture into 4 to 6 pieces. Flatten each one into an oval shape about 1/2 inch thick.
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Put oil or butter in a big pan over medium heat. Cook each patty for 4-5 minutes per side, until they’re golden brown and the middle hits 160°F (71°C).
# Notes:
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Adding a dash of nutmeg or cayenne can kick up the flavor
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Leftover patties are awesome cold in a sandwich with pickles or mustard
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You can also bake them at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through