Breaded meatballs from minced meat with bread
Description
A simple and very successful recipe for homemade cutlets the whole family will love. Cutlets made with bread soaked in milk turn out juicy and tender. They cook quickly and disappear instantly—be sure to try them! I'm using homemade pork mince, but you can use any meat you prefer. I highly recommend preparing the mince yourself; such cutlets will be much more delicious.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients from the list. I specified the bread weight in its pure form, i.e., without crusts.
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Step 2
Trim the crusts off the bread, tear into crumbs by hand, and soak in milk. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
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Step 3
Place the minced meat into a deep bowl.
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Step 4
Add onion and crushed garlic. The onion can be passed through a meat grinder or finely diced. I grate the onion on a coarse grater and add it to the meat mixture along with the juice.
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Step 5
Squeeze the bread thoroughly from the milk and add it to the mince.
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Step 6
Add salt and spices to taste.
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Step 7
Mix well.
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Step 8
Then beat the meat mixture against the bowl and let it rest for a few minutes. To beat the mixture, take a portion in your hand and forcefully throw it back into the bowl, repeating this several times (usually for 4-5 minutes). This process makes the meat mixture more uniform, loose, and juicy, improves its texture, enriches it with oxygen, and helps spices distribute better, ultimately enhancing the flavor and texture of the finished meatballs.
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Step 9
With wet hands, take a small amount of the minced mixture and roll it in breadcrumbs, shaping it into a patty of desired shape and size. I ended up with 7 pieces.
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Step 10
Place the patties onto a well-heated pan with oil. Fry on both sides over medium heat until golden brown.
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Step 11
Then add a little water to the pan, cover with a lid, and cook over low heat for another 10 minutes or so.
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Step 12
The meatballs made with minced meat and bread are ready.