Mix the chopping mass only briefly
Work the bread roll, egg and spices loosely into the minced meat. Long kneading makes the proteins sticky and the fried meatballs unnecessarily firm.
German Recipe
German meatballs with mashed potatoes
Peel and dice potatoes and cook in salted water until tender. Mix the mince with the bread roll, egg, onion, mustard and spices. Form flat meatballs and fry them slowly in oil. Drain the potatoes, leave them to steam dry and mash with butter and warm milk. Season with nutmeg and serve with meatballs.
Total time
1 hr 5 min
Calories
690 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Meatballs with mashed potatoes step by step
Form flat meatballs and fry them slowly in oil. Drain the potatoes, leave to steam dry and mash with butter and warm milk. Season with nutmeg and serve with meatballs.
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Meat
Recipe
German meatballs with mashed potatoes
Peel and dice potatoes and cook in salted water until soft. Mix the mince with the bread roll, egg, onion, mustard and spices.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Cooking potatoes
Peel and dice the potatoes and cook in salted water until tender.
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2
Mix chopping mass
Mix the mince with the bread roll, egg, onion, mustard and spices.
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3
Roast meatballs
Form flat meatballs and fry them slowly in oil.
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4
Mash puree
Drain the potatoes, leave to steam dry and mash with butter and warm milk.
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5
Serve
Flavour with nutmeg and serve with meatballs.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for German meatballs with mashed potatoes
Fry a small sample
Before forming, cook a teaspoon of the mixture in the pan and taste. Salt, pepper and mustard can then be evenly adjusted.
Steam the potatoes for the purée
Let the drained potatoes dry briefly in a hot pot and then mash them. Warm milk and butter then combine without watery areas.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace the minced beef completely and add an additional tablespoon of milk to compensate for the lower fat content and keep the mixture juicy.
Brush flat meatballs of equal size with a little oil and bake at 200 degrees for about 20 minutes. Turn half way and check the cooking degree.
Nutrition per serving
690kcal
46.0 gCarbohydrates
34.0 gProtein
38.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about German meatballs with mashed potatoes
The squeezed bun loosens the mince and retains moisture. Fresh bun alone binds, but usually results in a more compact meatball.
They must not be raw or translucent in the middle. A kitchen thermometer should indicate a core temperature of at least 70 degrees Celsius for minced meat.
Potatoes were then often processed with a blender or hand blender, with too much starch escaping; it was better to work with a masher or potato ricer.
Covered and completely roasted, the shaped raw meatballs will keep cool for a maximum of one day. Cooked meatballs will keep chilled for about two days and can be gently reheated.
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