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German Frikadellen

Cultural Context

Frikadellen, or German meatballs, have roots in German cuisine, often served at family gatherings and festive occasions. They symbolize comfort food, showcasing the use of simple, hearty ingredients. Today, variations exist across Europe, with each region adding its own twist, making them a beloved dish worldwide.

GermanDEmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
stale bread roll
ground beef
ground pork
1 onion
1 egg
salt
pepper
avocado oil
green cabbage

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber while crushed crackers are often less expensive.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken can be more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine can be a cheaper option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

1

Soak a stale bread roll in water until soft

2

Squeeze out excess water from the bread roll

3

Mix ground beef and ground pork with chopped onion, egg, salt, and pepper

4

Set the meat mixture aside

5

Cut out the core of a head of green cabbage

6

Boil the whole head of cabbage until the leaves are soft

7

Remove the leaves carefully with a slotted spoon

8

Trim the tough part of the cabbage leaves

9

Place meat mixture into the center of each cabbage leaf and wrap tightly

10

Use kitchen twine to secure the wrapped cabbage leaves

11

Heat avocado oil in a Dutch oven

12

Brown the cabbage leaf wraps on one side until caramelized

13

Turn the wraps to brown the other side

Cooking Techniques

mixingfrying

Equipment Needed

Dutch ovenslotted spoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

German meatballsFleischpflanzerlFrikadelle
Local Name: Frikadellen

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