Classic Juicy Meatballs, Grandma's Style

Name: Classic Juicy Meatballs, Grandma's Style
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 Portionen
Ingredients: 1.5 lb Ground beef; 0.5 lb Ground pork; 2 slices Day-old bread or rolls (soaked in water or milk); 1 medium Onion (finely chopped); 2 Eggs (large); 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped); 1 tsp Mustard; 1 tsp Salt (to taste); 0.5 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground, to taste); 0.25 tsp Marjoram (dried); 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (for frying)

These meatballs, also known as Frikadellen, are a true classic of German cuisine. Juicy on the inside and crispy fried on the outside, they are a hearty treat for the whole family. Perfect as a main course with potato salad or simply on their own with mustard.

45 min. · Active ~ 30 min.

4 servings

Easy

Classic Juicy Meatballs, Grandma's Style

Preparation

20 min.

Cook / Bake

25 min.

Servings

Calories

580 kcal

Ingredients

for 4 servings

For

servings

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1.5 lbGround beef
0.5 lbGround pork
2 slicesDay-old bread or rolls(soaked in water or milk)
1 mediumOnion(finely chopped)
2Eggs(large)
2 tbspFresh parsley(chopped)
1 tspMustard
1 tspSalt(to taste)
0.5 tspBlack pepper(freshly ground, to taste)
0.25 tspMarjoram(dried)
2 tbspVegetable oil(for frying)

Instructions

Soak the day-old bread or rolls in water or milk for about 5-10 minutes until soft. Squeeze out excess liquid thoroughly.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork. Add the squeezed bread, finely chopped onion, eggs, chopped parsley, mustard, salt, pepper, and marjoram.
Using your hands, thoroughly mix all ingredients until well combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.
Form the mixture into oval-shaped meatballs, about 2-3 inches long and 1 inch thick. You should get about 12-15 meatballs.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the meatballs into the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook them in batches.
Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 3-5 minutes per side, until they have a nice golden-brown crust. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let them cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
Remove the meatballs from the skillet and drain any excess fat on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, such as potato salad or mashed potatoes, and a dollop of mustard.

💡 Tipp

For an extra layer of flavor, you can sauté the chopped onions lightly before adding them to the meat mixture. This will soften them and bring out their sweetness. If you prefer a lighter version, you can replace a portion of the ground pork with ground turkey, but be aware that the texture will be slightly different. These meatballs are also excellent served cold in sandwiches or as a snack.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

580 kcal

Protein

45 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

38 g

Fiber

2 g

Recipe on TomTaste: https://tomtaste.com/recipe/classic-juicy-meatballs-grandma-s-style

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