Best 6 German Hamburgers Frikadellen Recipes

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German hamburgers, also known as Frikadellen, are a popular dish in German cuisine. They are similar to traditional hamburgers, but have a unique flavor and texture due to the addition of various spices, herbs, and breadcrumbs. Frikadellen are typically served with mashed potatoes, gravy, or sauerkraut, and can be enjoyed as a main course or as a snack. If you're looking for a delicious and authentic German hamburger recipe, there are many resources available to help you get started.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AUTHENTIC FRIKADELLEN (GERMAN MEATBALLS)



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German Frikadellen recipe anyone can handle. Frikadellen are very popular in German cuisine and are often prepared bite-sized and served with radishes, mustard and open-faced chives sandwiches (Schnittlauchbrot) in beer gardens across Bavaria.

Provided by CraftBeering

Categories     Cooking Tips and How Tos

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 bread roll/bun, 1-2 days old
1 onion (medium size), diced
1 tbsp cooking oil (for softening diced onion)
3 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
10 oz ground pork
10 oz ground beef
1 tbsp German mustard
1 egg
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tsp dried marjoram
1 cup cooking oil for frying (or as needed)
1/2 loaf German Farmer's bread or sourdough bread, sliced for sandwiches
1-2 bunch chives, chopped very fine
2-3 tbsp softened butter
1 daikon radish
1 bunch red radishes
1 tsp chopped chives

Steps:

  • In a bowl of water soak the bread roll/bun.
  • In about 20 minutes squeeze out all the water and crumble in a mixing bowl.
  • While the bread is soaking heat the 1 tbsp cooking oil in a pan over medium heat and saute the onions until they soften. Set aside to cool them down.
  • Add the chopped parsley to the crumbled roll, add the cooled softened onions, add the ground meat, the egg, the mustard, salt and pepper, paprika and marjoram and mix well.
  • Shape into large patties or smaller bite-sized meatballs.
  • Heat the cooking oil in a cast iron skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the patties or meatballs and quickly turn them, then reduce the heat to medium and fry until cooked, turning once. For larger patties allow 4-5 minutes per side, for smaller meatballs about 2-3 minutes per side, depending on their size.
  • Serve with the radishes, mustard and Schnitlauchbrot.
  • Butter the slices of bread.
  • On a plate spread the finely chopped chives and press each buttered bread slice onto them, face down, so that the chives stick to the buttered surface.
  • You now have small open-faced chives sandwiches. Carefully slice in half and serve.
  • Clean the red radishes thoroughly and slice thin.
  • Peel the daikon and using a spiralizer or a potato peeler create thin spirals or shavings. Flavor with a few grains of sea salt and sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Carbohydrate 78 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 56 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 30 grams fat, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 54 grams protein, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 4 Servings, Sodium 1633 milligrams sodium, Sugar 11 grams sugar, TransFat 2 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams unsaturated fat

FRIKADELLEN: GERMAN HAMBURGERS



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These are the BEST Frikadellen or Buletten as they're also called are German style meat patties that are pan fried and often served on a bun. Frikadellen are American hamburger imposters, but they're not like the American hamburger at all.

Provided by dirndlkitchen

Categories     Lunch     Snack

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

500 grams mixed ground meat (half pork and half beef)
1 yellow onion
1 hard roll (you can use whatever leftover bread you have!)
1 egg
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon German mustard (or any other mustard of your choice)
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon paprika powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 Tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
oil for frying (sunflower seed or avocado oil)

Steps:

  • Soak the roll in water for about 10 minutes, then squeeze out all the water. Peel and fine dice the onion, sauté until translucent and lightly browned, then put into a bowl.
  • Add ground meat, spices, chopped parsley, garlic, and egg to the bowl and knead until combined (best to use your hands, but you can also use a fork).
  • Add the drained roll to the meat mixture and knead until combined.
  • Shape your Frikadellen patties and lay them onto a floured surface, so they won't stick. Heat some oil in a pan or on a griddle over medium-high, then add in enough Frikadellen to cover the pan (see note about Test Frikadelle).
  • Fry for a few minutes without turning until thoroughly browned, turn and repeat, then reduce heat to medium low and continue frying for 10 more minutes or until cooked through. Transfer Frikadellen to a plate lined with paper towel to rest for a few minutes before serving (see note about Leftovers).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 784 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GERMAN HAMBURGERS (FRIKADELLEN)



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The original hamburger, these are served like a flattened meatball with some steamed 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 them 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.

Provided by Amy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Kaiser roll
⅔ pound ground beef
⅓ pound ground pork
1 onion, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg
1 teaspoon Hungarian hot paprika
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Soak Kaiser roll in a bowl of water for 10 minutes. Drain, squeezing out excess water, and crumble into a large bowl.
  • Mix crumbled roll with ground beef, ground pork, onion, parsley, egg, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well blended. Shape meat into large flattened meatballs.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; fry meatballs until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 116.8 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 137.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

FRIKADELLEN (GERMAN MEAT PATTIES)



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Call them Frikadellen, Buletten, Fleischpflanzerl, Fleischküchle or Klopse. Whatever they are called, German meat patties are the best. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Onions

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 baguette or equal quantity of any white bread, cut into very small pieces
1 lb ground beef (or half pork, half beef)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 eggs
1 tablespoon mustard
1 vegetables, crushed or 1 meat stock, cube crushed
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
pepper
olive oil

Steps:

  • Soak the bread in water, then squeeze out the water.
  • In a bowl, mix the meat, onion, eggs, bread, mustard, stock cube, parsley and pepper and knead until you get an even mixture.
  • Form flat hamburgers no bigger than the palm of your hand.
  • In a frying pan, fry the hamburgers in olive oil until cooked through.

CLASSIC GERMAN HAMBURGERS



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The bit of nutmeg in the meat mixture adds a subtle Old World flavor to these patties. Serve them with your favorite potato recipe.-Virginia Biehler, Fremont, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, thinly sliced, separated

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, parsley, eggs, seasonings and flour; mix well. Shape into six patties. Melt butter in a skillet; cook patties to desired doneness. Remove hamburgers to a serving platter and keep warm. , Cook onion rings in pan juices until soft and golden. Spoon onions and remaining cooking juices over hamburgers. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

GERMAN-STYLE HAMBURGERS



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I read about these burgers nearly 40 years ago. I've made them once a month since then because they're so delicious.-Agnes Golian, Garfield Heights, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
4 hamburger buns, split
Lettuce leaves and tomato slices

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine potatoes, onion, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties, about 1/2-in. thick. , In a skillet, cook patties over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato.

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Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef for the best flavor. A mixture of beef and pork is also a popular option.
  • Soak the bread in milk or water before adding it to the meat mixture. This will help to bind the ingredients together and keep the frikadellen moist.
  • Season the meat mixture generously with salt, pepper, and other spices. Common seasonings include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cumin.
  • Form the meat mixture into small, flat patties. The traditional shape is round, but you can also make them oval or square.
  • Pan-fry the frikadellen in a little oil over medium heat. Cook them until they are browned on both sides and cooked through.
  • Serve the frikadellen hot with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Frikadellen are a delicious and versatile German dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give frikadellen a try!

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