German Meatballs - Easy Frikadellen Recipe
Made with love and simple ingredients these German meatballs, known as Frikadellen or Fleischklopse, are a family favorite. Try this at home!
Ingredients
- 250 g ground pork
- 250 g ground beef
- 1 onion large
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 stale bread roll or 2 slices of bread
- breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 egg
- Vegetable oil or clarified butter for frying
Instructions
- Put the bread in a bowl and pour hot water over it. Let it soak for 5 minutes and then squeeze out the water.1 stale bread roll or 2 slices of bread
- Peel the onion and cut it into small cubes.1 onion
- Put the softened bread with the ground meat, mustard and salt, egg and onion cubes in a bowl. Press in the garlic. Knead everything well.250 g ground pork, 250 g ground beef, 1 onion, 1 stale bread roll or 2 slices of bread, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 egg, 1 clove of garlic
- Now form round meatballs from the ground meat mixture. The mixture is enough for 8 medium-sized or 25 mini meatballs. Roll the meatballs in the breadcrumbs.breadcrumbs
- Heat plenty of oil or fat in a pan and fry the meatballs until crispy. Reduce the heat and cook them through until done.Vegetable oil or clarified butter for frying
Notes
Tip: You can also cook German meatballs in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 25 minutes or in the air fryer for 12 minutes at 200°C (400°F). The exact cooking time depends on the size of your meatballs.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 12gFat: 13g
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