Frikadellen

Name: Frikadellen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: German & Austrian
Ingredients: 600 g Ground beef; 120 g Onion; 120 g Eggs; 30 g Mustard; 15 g Parsley, fresh; 2 g Pepper; 30 g Olive oil; 100 g Bread; 200 ml Water; 1 Stock cube

Frikadellen · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

Juicy pan-fried German meat patties with a savory, tender bite, lightly seasoned and aromatic from onion and parsley, forming a comforting classic with a crisp golden crust and moist interior.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 420
Difficulty: easy

German & Austrian Main dishes Meal prep Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

600 gGround beef
120 gOnion
120 gEggs
30 gMustard
15 gParsley, fresh
2 gPepper
30 gOlive oil
100 gBread
200 mlWater
1Stock cube

Equipment

stovetop, cutting board, frying pan, mixing bowl, spatula

Instructions

Soak bread
Gather ingredients and a mixing bowl, then soak the bread in water until soft and squeeze out excess moisture. · 5 min
What to look for: bread is soft and pliable
Mix meat
Add ground beef, chopped onion, eggs, soaked bread, mustard, crumbled stock cube, parsley, and pepper to the bowl and knead until evenly combined. · 5 min
What to look for: mixture looks uniform
Shape patties
Divide the mixture and shape flat patties about the size of your palm. · 5 min
What to look for: smooth, even patties
Fry frikadellen
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the patties, turning once, until browned and cooked through. · 10 min
When it is done: beef reaches a safe internal temperature of 71°C and juices run clear

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	420
Protein	30 g
Carbohydrates	8 g
of which sugars	1 g
Fat	28 g
of which saturated	9 g
Fibre	1 g
Sodium	520 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: eggs, gluten, mustard

May contain: milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Ground beef

ground pork: Adds extra juiciness
ground turkey: Lower fat, cook gently

Onion

shallot: Sweeter and milder
onion powder: Mix well to avoid clumps

Eggs

egg whites: Less richness
flax egg: Best with resting time

Mustard

Dijon mustard: Smoother taste
horseradish: Spicier profile

Parsley

dried parsley: Rub between fingers to release aroma

Pepper

white pepper: Milder spice