German Hamburgers (Frikadellen)

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Frikadellen, the original hamburger, are served like a flattened meatball with string beans and salad. I also like to use this recipe to make Swedish meatballs (but omit the paprika). My aunt in Hamburg, Germany, taught me this recipe, and I've been making it ever since. Serve with steamed string beans and tossed salad. Or serve on a kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, pickled cucumbers, finely sliced deep-fried onions, and curry ketchup.

Submitted by Amy
Updated on November 15, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 kaiser roll

  • ⅔ pound ground beef

  • ⅓ pound ground pork

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon Hungarian hot paprika (Optional)

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Soak kaiser roll in a medium bowl of water for 10 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess water; crumble into a large bowl.

  2. Add ground meats, onion, parsley, egg, paprika, salt, and black pepper to crumbled roll; mix until well blended. Shape mixture into large flattened meatballs.

  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry meatballs in the hot skillet until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

    an overhead view of two German hamburger patties served alongside German potato salad
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

272 Calories
16g Fat
9g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 272
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 138mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 22g 45%
Vitamin C 8mg 8%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 351mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.