Classic German Meatball
Delicious traditional German meatballs perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, eggs, salt, pepper, paprika, milk, and parsley. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides, then reduce heat and cook through.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the mixture rest for 30 minutes before shaping.
- Pair with traditional German gravy for an authentic experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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