Authentic German Frikadellen Recipe: Juicy Beef & Turkey Bacon Delight
Learn how to make authentic German frikadellen with this easy recipe, featuring juicy beef and savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped turkey bacon, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, breadcrumbs, and egg.
- Mix ingredients until well-combined. Form the mixture into patties.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little oil.
- Cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add some cayenne pepper to the mixture.
- These frikadellen can be served with mustard or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg