Cuisine Bosnian, Croatian, Kosovo, Macedonian, Montenegro, Serbian, Slovenian
Calories 373kcal
Ingredients
1poundground beefsubstitute with ground pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, or a combination of; avoid mixing poultry with non-poultry
1-2slicesold breadsoaked, then squeezed well; (you can use milk instead of water)
2garlic clovesminced
1eggwhisked
1bouillon cubecrushed, or 1 tablespoon Vegeta, or 1 tablespoon organic spice mix
salt and pepper to taste
4-5tablespoonswhite flour, divided2 tablespoons (30 grams) for patty mixture, remaining flour for dusting patties before frying
8-10tablespoonsoilfor frying; most types work well
(Optional) Onionminced
(Optional) Milkfor bread soaking
(Optional) Breadcrumbsif flour isn't enough
Instructions
Rissoles (Ground Beef Patties, Faširane Šnicle)
In a large bowl, combine rissole ingredients (except oil), and mix well until thoroughly integrated. The mixture should be sticky, but not falling apart. They may be a little bit harder to manipulate because the mixture is soft, however, keep doing it until it stiffens a little bit. If it is still falling apart after vigorous mixing, add some breadcrumbs.
Shape patties by first creating golf ball-sized meatballs, and flattening them out to make patties. (Dip hands in water in between rissoles to prevent sticking.) You'll have approximately 14-16 patties.
In a large pan, heat the oil on high. While the oil is heating transfer the remaining flour to a plate. Dip each patty in flour on both sides. (Alternatively, you can dip them in breadcrumbs.) Dust off the remaining flour before transferring the patties into hot oil. Lower temperature to medium.
Cook each patty for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Check often, and adjust the temperature if needed to prevent burning, while allowing the patties to cook through. (Depending on the size of your pan, you may have to fry them in batches.)
Transfer to a paper towel, and leave a minute or two so it soaks up the extra oil, then serve.
Handling
Serve rissoles (faširane šnicle) warm. You can add a side, or eat them with bread. (Remember to make a side parallel to making rissoles.)Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. The second best option is to reheat the dish on the stovetop, on the lowest setting, by adding a touch of oil to the pan. Microwave is the last option as it dries out the rissoles.Freeze the meat mixture before you cook it. Place in the airtight container and freeze it for up to 1 month. When ready to use, let it thaw at room temperature. Add a touch of oil if the mixture seems too dry, form the rissoles and cook them. (If freezing cooked rissoles be warned that they'll be drier after thawing.)
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is only an estimate based on 4 servings (about 3 rissoles per person) of ground beef rissoles.
Cooking Options
Baking: line them in a pan and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes (or until they're done), flipping them halfway. Air frying: coat with oil, and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes (or until they're finished), flipping halfway. Grilling: skip the flour, dab them with oil, and throw on the grill (medium heat).
Breadcrumbs Vs. Old Bread
While harder to manipulate into patties, rissoles made with old, soaked bread, are softer and juicier.