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    Frikadellen

    Juicy, pan-fried meat patties made from beef and pork with bread, onion, and marjoram — Germany’s everyday answer to the burger, loved hot or cold.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 15 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Frikadellen German meat patties with herbs and potatoes

    Golden, pan-fried patties of ground meat with a tender, almost fluffy interior — Frikadellen are Germany’s beloved everyday meatballs. A milk-soaked roll keeps them moist, while onion, mustard and parsley give them a homey, savory kick.

    They’re equally at home hot with gravy and potatoes, or cold in a bun with mustard the next day. Quick to make and endlessly forgiving, they’re a weeknight hero.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Soak the bread in the milk for 5 minutes, then squeeze out the excess and tear into pieces.
    2. Soften the onion in the butter over low heat until translucent, about 5 minutes; let cool slightly.
    3. Combine the meats, soaked bread, onion, egg, mustard, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
    4. Shape into 8 round, flat patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
    5. Dust lightly with breadcrumbs or flour.
    6. Pan-fry in a little oil over medium heat 5–6 minutes per side until deep golden and cooked through (160°F).

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Don't overmix — a light hand keeps the patties tender. Serve with potato salad and a squeeze of lemon, or cold in a roll with mustard.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook15 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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