Description
Classic German meatballs bring warmth and comfort, serving as a delightful centerpiece for any meal, combining ground beef and aromatic spices for a memorable dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground choice of meat
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground choice of meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley until well mixed.
- Form the mixture into patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Serve hot, either on their own or in sandwiches.
Notes
Let the meatballs rest briefly after frying for better texture. They can also be stored in an airtight container for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: German meatballs, comfort food, homemade recipe