Russian Meat Patties (Kotlety)

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Russian Meat Patties (Kotlety)

Juicy and flavorful, Russian meat patties, or "kotlety," are a classic comfort food. Made with a simple mixture of ground meat, onion, egg, and bread, these patties are coated in breadcrumbs and pan-fried to perfection. They’re an easy, satisfying main dish perfect for pairing with creamy mashed potatoes.

Cook Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Russian

Keyword: easy dinner recipes, meat patties, Russian comfort food, Russian kotlety

Cooking Method: Pan-fried

Diet: Traditional

Servings:

Calories: 522kcal

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Bowl
Small bowl
Non-stick frying pans
Measuring Cups
Plate

Ingredients

1 lb ground meat beef, pork, chicken, or turkey
1 onion minced
2 slices of bread
1 egg whisked
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
2 tbsp oil

Instructions

Soak the bread slices in a small bowl of water until softened.
In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, salt, pepper, egg, and minced onion.
Squeeze the water out of the bread and add it to the meat mixture. Mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
Spread breadcrumbs on a plate.
Preheat 1 tbsp of oil in each of two large non-stick frying pans over medium-high heat.
Shape the meat mixture into patties. Coat each patty in breadcrumbs on both sides.
Place the patties in the frying pans, ensuring they don’t touch. Cook for about 7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and no longer pink in the center.

Notes

These patties pair perfectly with mashed potatoes and a side of fresh cucumbers for a traditional Russian meal.
For a juicier variation, you can soak the bread in milk instead of water.

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