Juicy German Meat Patties (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat & Main Components
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1 pound (450g) ground beef, or mix ground beef with pork
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1 small onion, chopped finely
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1 clove garlic, crushed small
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1 large egg
→ Bread & Dairy
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1 slice old white bread
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1/4 cup milk
→ Seasonings & Herbs
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1 teaspoon yellow or Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon ground marjoram (if you want)
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
→ For Cooking
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2 tablespoons butter or oil for pan frying
# Instructions:
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Grab your old bread slice and let it soak in milk for about 5 minutes. When it's soft, squeeze the extra milk out and break the bread into tiny bits. Put it aside for now - this'll make your patties juicy.
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Dump your meat, bread mush, onion, garlic, egg, mustard and all spices (salt, pepper, paprika, parsley, and marjoram if you're using it) into a big bowl. Mix it all together gently. Don't work it too much or your patties won't be soft and tasty.
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With wet hands, split your meat mix into 4-6 equal chunks. Form each chunk into an oval flat patty, roughly 1/2-inch thick. They should look like stretched-out burgers.
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Warm up your butter or oil in a big pan over medium heat. Toss in the patties and let them cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and aren't pink inside (they should hit 160°F/71°C).
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These taste best when they're hot. Germans usually eat them with some potato salad, mashed potatoes, or a chunk of crusty bread on the side.
# Notes:
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You can make these German meat patties ahead of time and they're actually super tasty cold in a sandwich with some pickles or mustard.
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Want more flavor? Throw in a tiny bit of nutmeg or cayenne to spice things up.
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Not into frying? You can bake them on a paper-lined tray at 375°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes, turning them over halfway.