German Frikadellen Recipe with Pan Fried Potatoes
Traditional German fried hamburger recipe. Make a complete meal with the addition of pan fried potatoes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- German Frikadellen and Potatoes
- Serves 4
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- 1 lb Ground Beef pork, or combination of the two
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 russet potatoes peeled and sliced ½” thick
Instructions
- Put potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients, except butter and potatoes, together until well combined. Shape into 8 - 1/2 inch thick patties.
- In a large skillet, add 1 Tablespoon butter and bring to medium heat. Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side until browned on both sides. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Add remaining butter and potatoes to skillet. Over medium heat, cook for 5-7 minutes or until potatoes are crisp and browned.
Notes
Michelle's note: I am very excited to try this recipe as I used to eat Frikadellen when I was a girl in Germany. They were a favorite of my German friends' mothers to take along on picnics!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 825mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g