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Authentic German Meatballs Recipe


  • Author: Chef Lalybeth
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

These authentic German meatballs, known as Frikadellen, are made with ground meat, onions, and spices, perfect for a hearty meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 500g ground beef
  • 250g ground pork
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 slices of bread, soaked in milk
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, soaked bread, eggs, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Serve hot with potatoes or salad.

Notes

For a traditional touch, serve with mustard or sauerkraut. Make sure to adjust seasoning to taste.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Main
  • Cuisine: German

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Protein: 20g