Frikadellen (German-Style Burgers) | This is a German recipe for a meat patty that you can eat hot or cold. It is traditionally served in German beer gardens and restaurants.
INGREDIENTS
1½ pounds ground beef (chuck)
½ pound ground pork
3 slices dry rye bread
2 eggs
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 tablespoon Maggi seasoning
Bread crumbs
Makes 10-12 patties
PREPARATION
Mix ground meat together in a bowl. Soak rye bread in water for 10 minutes. Squeeze bread dry and crumble it by hand into the bowl. Mix in to the meat mixture the onion, eggs, salt, pepper and seasoning. Mix well. Add cheese (optional). Mix well. Form meat mixture into meat patties (the size of a small hamburger). Press patties into bread crumbs on both sides.
COOKING PHASE
Fry in shortening on medium heat 5 to 6 minutes on each side until brown.
SERVING SUGGESTION
Frikadellen goes well with green beans, home fries, mashed potatoes, or as a casual food to eat with your fingers. It also goes well with a good German beer.
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