Frikadelle - South African Meatballs - Boerewors Style Recipe

Name: Frikadelle - South African Meatballs - Boerewors Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon fennel seed; 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds; 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 lb lean ground lamb; 1 cup soft breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons low-sodium beef bouillon granules; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1/2 tablespoon fennel seed
2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 lb lean ground lamb
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons low-sodium beef bouillon granules
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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["Grind the whole fennel and coriander seeds with a mortar and pestle until a coarse consistency. Or, place them in a small Ziploc bag and hammer with a meat mallet, smooth side.", "In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients in the order given.", "Mix well so that everything is evenly distributed.", "Using an ice cream scoop - or a 1/3 cup measure - roll into balls then press slightly so they resemble chubby hamburgers - 2"" in diameter - 3/4"" thick.", "At this stage you can freeze them as you would hamburgers.", "To cook - heat the oil in a non stick frypan and brown on both sides.", "Use the pan juice to fry up some sliced onion and make a rich onion gravy.", "Return the patties to the gravy and cook on low until no longer pink.", "Serve on top of creamy garlic mashed potatoes.", "Instead of onion gravy - I sometimes simmer them in a curry sauce made of fried onion, garlic, curry powder (authentic quality) - coconut milk and crushed tomatoes in even quantities. Serve on basmati rice."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 tablespoon fennel seed, 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds, 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 lb lean ground lamb, and more.

Yes, Frikadelle - South African Meatballs - Boerewors Style falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Frikadelle - South African Meatballs - Boerewors Style

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