Easy German Meatballs for Dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base ingredients
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Fresh stale bread, roughly chopped into small pieces (1½ cups)
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Milk or water to soak the bread (½ cup)
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A knob of butter (or dairy-free alternative) (1 tablespoon)
→ Meat mixture
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Ground beef (½ pound)
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Ground pork - or more beef if you prefer (½ pound)
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Yellow onion, finely diced (1 medium)
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Fresh garlic, minced (1 clove)
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Fresh parsley, chopped (⅓ cup)
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Large egg (1)
→ Seasonings
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Dijon mustard (1 teaspoon)
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Sea salt (1 teaspoon)
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Freshly ground black pepper (½ teaspoon)
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Sweet paprika powder (½ - 1 teaspoon)
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Dried marjoram - optional but recommended! (½ teaspoon)
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Vegetable or avocado oil for cooking (2 tablespoons)
# Instructions:
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Start by soaking your chopped bread in milk for about 5-10 minutes until it's nice and soft.
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While the bread is soaking, melt some butter in a pan over medium heat. Add your diced onion and minced garlic, cooking them until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
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Drain the soaked bread really well using a fine strainer or nut milk bag - you want to get rid of excess moisture. Now comes the fun part! In a large mixing bowl, combine your drained bread with all other ingredients (except the cooking oil). Get your hands in there and knead everything together until well combined.
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Shape the mixture into evenly-sized balls, then gently press them down with your palms to form nice, round patties.
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Heat up your vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add your patties and cook them for about 7-8 minutes on each side (15 minutes total) until they're beautifully browned and cooked through. Keep an eye on the heat - you want them golden brown, not burned!
# Notes:
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These traditional German meat patties are wonderfully tender and packed with flavor. They're perfect for a cozy family dinner!
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Frikadellen taste amazing when served with German potato salad or any pasta salad on the side.