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Frikadellen (German meat patties)

Buletten, Fleischpflanzerl, Frikadellen — depending on the region — warm with mash, cold in a roll.

Time
40 min
Effort:
easy
Season
all year
  • classic
  • meat
  • kid-friendly
  • budget
  • batch-cook
  • freezes well
  • everyday
Frikadellen (German meat patties) on a plate

Ingredients for 4 portions

  • 600 gminced meat (mixed)
  • 1stale rolls
  • 1onions
  • 1eggs
  • 1 tspmedium mustard
  • 1 tspsweet paprika
  • 1 tspmarjoram
  • ½ bunchparsley
  • 3 tbsprapeseed oil
  • to tastesalt
  • to tastepepper

The ingredients land on the shopping list as soon as the dish is in the week.

Possible allergens

Derived from the ingredients as they are typically composed.

  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Eggs
  • Mustard

Please check allergens and intolerances yourself — on the packaging, at the bakery, at the butcher's. Recipes change, and a list like this cannot take responsibility for that.

Nutrition per portion

Estimates computed from the ingredient list — with 4 portions per recipe.

Energy484 kcal
Protein31.7 g
Fat35.8 g
Carbohydrates8.1 g
of which sugar1.7 g
Fibre0.9 g
Salt0.5 g

Not counted because listed without a quantity: salt, pepper.

Computed with raw ingredients as bought. Cooking losses, peel, trimmings and what stays on the plate are not accounted for. Own dishes and ingredients “to taste” have no values.

Source: Max Rubner-Institut (2025), Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) version 4.0, CC BY 4.0. The mapping of ingredients to BLS foods and the piece weights are the operator's own.

Estimates, not lab values — not a basis for medically prescribed meal plans.

Method

  1. 1

    Soak the roll in water and squeeze well, finely dice the onion.

  2. 2

    Knead the mince thoroughly with the bread, onion, egg, mustard, spices and parsley.

  3. 3

    With wet hands shape flat patties.

  4. 4

    Fry in oil over medium heat 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through.

Sides

Part of the meal: planned along with the dish, and swappable or removable in the week. Their ingredients go on the shopping list too.

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