Fleischpflanzerl (German Meat Patties)
These traditional German meat patties are a delicious and comforting main course. Made with a blend of ground meats and seasoned simply, they are pan-fried to a golden brown perfection. Serve them with potatoes and a fresh salad for a complete meal.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 482 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, milk, mustard, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 250 gground beef
- 250 gground pork
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 pcsegg
- 0.5 cupbread crumb
- 0.25 cupmilk
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tspdijon mustard
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbspvegetable oil
Equipment
large bowl · spatula · skillet
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, and chopped yellow onion.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the onion is very finely chopped for best texture.
- 2
Add the egg, bread crumbs, milk, fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture.
About 1 min
- 3
Mix all ingredients thoroughly by hand until just combined; do not overmix, as this can make the patties tough.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Mixing with your hands is best for even distribution and preventing overmixing.
- 4
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a flat, round patty, about 1 inch thick.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Wet your hands slightly to prevent the meat from sticking.
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: The oil should shimmer but not smoke when it's hot enough.
- 6
Carefully place the patties into the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
About 1 min
- 7
Cook the Fleischpflanzerl for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
About 16 min
Cook’s note: The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C) for ground meat.
- 8
Remove the cooked patties from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess fat.
About 1 min
- 9
Serve hot with your favorite side dishes.
Cook’s note: Traditional accompaniments include potato salad, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 481.8kcal
- Protein
- 26g
- Carbs
- 15.1g
- Fat
- 35.1g
- Fibre
- 1.7g
- Sugar
- 3.1g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Fleischpflanzerl in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven until warmed through.
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