Ingredients:

  • 1 large stale white bread roll (Kaiser style)
  • 120ml warm milk
  • 250g Ground Beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • 250g Ground Pork
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 Medium Yellow onion, very finely minced
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 30g fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp German Mustard
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Marjoram
  • 1/2 tsp Sweet Paprika
  • 2 tbsp clarified butter

Instructions:

  1. Place the stale Kaiser roll in a small bowl and pour 120ml warm milk over it. Let it sit for 10 minutes until the core is completely soft.
  2. Remove the roll from the milk and squeeze it with your hands or a strainer until it feels like a damp sponge with no dripping liquid.
  3. Mince the 1 medium yellow onion and 1 clove garlic as finely as possible.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add the 250g ground beef, 250g ground pork, squeezed bread roll, 1 large egg, minced onion, garlic, 30g fresh parsley, 1 tbsp German mustard, and all the spices.
  5. Use your hands to incorporate everything until the mixture looks uniform.
  6. Divide the mixture into 5 equal portions and roll them into balls, then flatten them into 1 inch thick discs.
  7. Add 2 tbsp clarified butter to your skillet over medium heat until it begins to shimmer.
  8. Carefully place the patties in the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until a dark, crispy crust forms.
  9. Turn the Frikadellen over and cook for another 5-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  10. Transfer the patties to a plate and let them sit for 5 minutes until the juices redistribute throughout the center.