German Leberkäse with Mustard & Potato Salad
A classic Bavarian meatloaf of pork, beef, and liver baked in a loaf pan and sliced thick. Serve warm with spicy mustard, soft pretzel, and tangy warm potato salad for an authentic German dinner.
- Total time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment or lightly oil it.
Step 2
Sauté diced onion in a small skillet over medium heat until soft and translucent, ~4 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, ~30 seconds. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, beef, and liver. Add cooled onion-garlic mixture.
Step 5
Add salt, pepper, marjoram, nutmeg, and caraway seeds. Mix gently until just combined.
Step 6
Pour milk over breadcrumbs in a small bowl and let sit 1 minute until absorbed.
Step 7
Fold milk-breadcrumb mixture into the meat mixture until evenly distributed.
Step 8
Pack mixture firmly into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a wet spatula.
Step 9
Bake uncovered at 375°F until internal temperature reaches 160°F, ~30–35 minutes.
Step 10
Remove from oven and let rest in the pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto a cutting board.
Step 11
Slice the leberkäse into 0.5-inch-thick slices. Serve warm with spicy mustard and potato salad.
Tools you’ll need
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- parchment paper or oil
- small skillet
- large mixing bowl
- small bowl
- wet spatula
- instant-read meat thermometer
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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