Homemade-style cutlets
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. In my family, everyone simply adores meatballs, and I've tried many different recipes until I finally settled on this simple homemade meatball recipe. I'm not exaggerating when I say that here I've found the perfect combination of ingredients I had been searching for so long. And the secret, as it turns out, is very simple—just mix pork and beef mince in a 50/50 ratio, and the meatballs turn out incredibly delicious, tender, and juicy, with just the right amount of fat. By an informal family vote, these have unanimously been declared the best meatballs we've ever tried. And if you don't believe me, just try making them yourself and see firsthand how delicious they are. Here's the homemade meatball recipe with photos for clarity. The finished dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Place the pork and beef mince into a deep bowl and mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes uniform.
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Step 2
Now season the minced meat with salt, sprinkle with ground black pepper, add finely chopped onion, and mix thoroughly once again.
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Step 3
Pour milk over the bread (slightly stale bread works best) and let it sit for 10–15 minutes. Then gently mash it with a fork.
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Step 4
Pour the resulting mixture into the bowl with the minced meat and mix thoroughly until we get a homogeneous mass.
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Step 5
Pour a small amount of oil into the frying pan, and while it is heating up, shape the minced meat into neat patties. Fry them over medium heat until golden brown crust forms, then cover the pan with a lid and continue cooking the patties over low heat for some time.
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Step 6
And here's the finished result. The cutlets go perfectly with any side dish, but are especially delicious with mashed potatoes. Enjoy your meal!