How to make juicy German Meatballs(Frikadellen)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are healthier and can be used as a binder.

beef broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Vegetable broth is often less expensive and can add flavor.

Brown the chopped onion in oil for a few minutes and let it cool down.

Combine ground beef, cooled onions, parsley, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, egg, paprika, garlic, mustard, and ketchup in a mixing bowl.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Form the mixture into small round meatballs.

Preheat the pan and add oil for frying.

Fry the meatballs in the hot oil until browned on all sides.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens