Classic German Hamburgers

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Recipe by Virginia Biehler

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

The bit of nutmeg in the meat mixture adds a subtle Old World flavor to these patties. Serve them with your favorite potato recipe.—Virginia Biehler, Fremont, Ohio

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Classic German Hamburgers

Yield:6 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced, separated
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, parsley, eggs, seasonings and flour; mix well. Shape into six patties. Melt butter in a skillet; cook patties to desired doneness. Remove hamburgers to a serving platter and keep warm.
  2. Cook onion rings in pan juices until soft and golden. Spoon onions and remaining cooking juices over hamburgers. Serve immediately.