Fleischkuechle, also known as flesh keek-luh, is a traditional German dish that is popular in American cuisine. These meat-filled savory pancakes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a main course for dinner. With a crispy exterior and a juicy meaty filling, fleischkuechle is a crowd-pleasing dish that will satisfy your taste buds. This recipe takes you through the step-by-step process of making this delicious dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Pour this mixture into the ground beef mixture and mix thoroughly.
- In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the ground beef mixture, stirring until a thick batter forms.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the batter into the skillet, using approximately 1/4 cup for each fleischkuechle. Flatten the batter with the back of the spoon to form round pancakes.
- Fry the fleischkuechle for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fleischkuechle from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve the fleischkuechle hot with your favorite dipping sauce or condiments.
