Frikadellen

🔥 Prep

• Peel and finely chop the 1 onion.
• Crack the 1 egg into a small bowl and lightly beat.
• Measure out the 50 g breadcrumbs.
• Measure out the 1 tsp mustard.
• Have the 500 g ground beef ready in a bowl.

🔥 Cook

• 1. Mix the 500 g ground beef, chopped onion, beaten egg, 50 g breadcrumbs, and 1 tsp mustard in a large bowl until just combined.
• 2. Form the mixture into 8 equal patties, each about 60–70 g, and press to a thickness of roughly 1.5 cm.
• 3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
• 4. Place the patties in the skillet, leaving space between them, and cook for 4–5 minutes on the first side until a deep brown crust forms.
• 5. Flip the patties with a spatula and cook for another 4–5 minutes on the second side, or until the internal temperature reaches 70 °C (160 °F) and juices run clear.
• 6. Reduce heat to low and cover the skillet for 2 minutes to let the patties rest and finish cooking through.
• 7. Transfer the cooked frikadellen to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat.

🔥 Serve

• Serve the frikadellen hot with traditional German sides such as potato salad, sauerkraut, or buttered noodles.
• Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or a dollop of mustard for extra flavor.
• Accompany with a slice of crusty bread or a pretzel roll if desired.