The most delicious cutlets are not minced meat rolled through a meat grinder, but minced meat. They retain juice better, although they are somewhat more difficult to prepare. However, such a dish is well worth the time.
It is necessary
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- 400 g of beef;
- 50 g of white bread;
- 4-5 tbsp milk;
- half an onion;
- vegetable oil;
- salt and pepper;
- dried herbs or soy sauce (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Choose the right meat for cutlets. It is not necessary to take the tenderloin, other pieces will do, but preferably from the back of the carcass, for example, sirloin. Choose chilled meat, it will taste better than frozen meat. Pay attention to fat. It should be white. A yellowish fat indicates old beef, only suitable for broth.
Step 2
Remove bone from a piece of meat and peel it of films and excess fat. Then chop the beef finely. It is best to do this with a very sharp knife. You can also use a food processor, but the meat should not be mashed - the mass should be small pieces.
Step 3
From a small piece of white bread, preferably stale, cut off the crust and soak the crumb in the milk. Then squeeze it out a little and add to the meat. Cut the onion very finely and add to the rest of the food. You can put it raw, or you can fry it for a few seconds in heated vegetable oil.
Step 4
Salt and pepper the minced meat, mix thoroughly. If desired, you can add dried herbs such as thyme or basil, or a mixture of Provencal herbs. If you like an oriental accent in your dishes, pour a few tablespoons into the minced meat. soy sauce. It will not only give a specific taste, but also enhance the flavor of the meat. Chill the finished mass in the refrigerator for an hour.
Step 5
Remove the minced meat from the refrigerator and mold a few cutlets from it. They can be made round and flat, like for a hamburger, or oval. Dip them lightly in flour or bread crumbs, if desired. Heat butter or oil in a skillet. Fry the cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side. The cooking time can vary depending on whether you like well-done meat or with blood.
Step 6
Serve the cutlets hot with a side dish. Boiled rice with butter, mashed potatoes, and a salad of fresh cucumbers and tomatoes will suit them. The best sauce would be tomato sauce.
