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Westphalian Spiced Beef Frikadellen With Mushroom Gravy

Name: Westphalian Spiced Beef Frikadellen With Mushroom Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1.2 lbs ground halal beef, 80/20 lean ratio; 1 medium yellow onion, finely minced; 0.5 cup breadcrumbs, fine plain breadcrumbs; 1 whole large egg, beaten; 8 oz cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1.5 cups halal beef broth; 1 tsp dried thyme

Traditional German pan-fried beef patties seasoned with onion and herbs, served in a rich creamy mushroom pan gravy.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min

Technique to learn

Pan Gravy Reduction

Simmering pan juices and broth after searing meats to create a concentrated, naturally flavorful sauce.

Instructions

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, minced onion, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Step 2: Form beef mixture into 8 compact oval patties, roughly 1 inch thick.

Step 3: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook patties for 4 minutes per side until browned; transfer patties to a plate.

Step 4: Add remaining butter and sliced mushrooms to the skillet, cooking for 5 minutes until browned and softened.

Step 5: Pour in halal beef broth, bring gravy to a simmer, and scrape up cooked drippings from pan bottom.

Step 6: Place frikadellen back into skillet gravy and simmer for 4 minutes until patties reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

Cooking tips

Mince onions as finely as possible so patties hold shape without breaking during frying.
Allow breadcrumbs to hydrate in egg mixture for 2 minutes before forming patties.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by German; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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