Meat Patties Recipe – How to Make Russian Kotleti

Are you looking for a quick and effortless recipe that can beautifully complement any side dish or crisp salad for dinner, or be served alongside perfectly cooked eggs for a delightful breakfast? Let me introduce you to a mouthwatering option: succulent and tender meat patties, bursting with flavor and sure to satisfy your taste buds!

It’s funny how something so simple can be so satisfying. Once you try cooking it, you’ll start to appreciate all the little details and figure out how to customize the recipe to fit your taste. You can choose your preferred meat, adjust the seasoning, and, importantly, pick the dried herbs to mix into the minced meat. Additionally, the time you spend sautéing the patties on the stovetop and the way you use your skillet can make all the difference in the end result.

To make classic Russian katlety, you only need a few simple ingredients: meat, a few slices of bread soaked in milk, onion, and seasoning—specifically salt and black pepper. You can also beat in an egg as an extra binder, which helps keep the mince together while you cook the patties in a skillet. However, I have a tip that lets you skip the egg altogether. Some people find Russian food a bit plain, so I suggest adding a teaspoon of dried herbs to boost the flavor.

Here are some of my favorite dishes to serve with kotlety – Russian pork burger patties:

• Easy Mashed Potato Recipe
• Green Bean Casserole Recipe
• Boiled Buckwheat Recipe

With some salad on the side:

• Spicy Korean Carrot Salad
• Simple Beet Salad Recipe
• Marinated Tomato Salad

Ingredients for Meat Patties:

• 700 g minced meat (pork);
• 300 g several loaf slices;
• 250 ml milk;
• 1 onion;
• 150 g breadcrumbs;
• 50 ml vegetable oil;
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper;
• 1 tsp. dried herbs (optional).

How to make minced meat patties at home:

• Take a deep bowl, place loaf slices, and cover them with milk. Let them soak for 5 minutes to soften, at least.

• Peel onions and cut them into big chunks. Blend it using a convenient way whether a blender or a meat grinder. Add it to the bowl with minced meat.

• Squeeze loaf slices to get rid of milk. Blend this ingredient, too. Add to the bowl with minced meat and onion.

• Add seasoning at this stage. Salt, freshly ground black pepper, and herbs. Garlic powder, dried thyme, and smoked paprika will be among the best choices to add. A foolproof option is also a teaspoon of a mix of Italian herbs. Thoroughly mix the ingredients until the mixture becomes well combined.

This next step is optional. You need to beat/bash minced meat by throwing it. Yeah, You did not misread it! You take the whole meat mixture into a hand, lift the mass up and then throw it down into the bowl. Repeat the procedure 5 to 10 times. I find that it makes the texture of minced meat denser and patties keep the form better when you cook them in the skillet.

• Take a flat plate and sprinkle breadcrumbs over it. Form oval patties with your hands or use a tablespoon in the size you need. Try making patties of the same size so that they cook evenly. Dip every side of the cutlet into the breadcrumbs.

• Heat vegetable oil in the skillet over medium heat. Cook meat patties for 2-4 minutes on each side or until browned. If you making them for the first time on your stove, you will need to check the doneness of the meat before taking them out of the skillet as everyone’s skillet and stove cook differently.

• When you have patties ready, take them out of the skillet and place them on the paper towels to drain the excess of oil from the pan. Enjoy with any type of side dish!

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