Eastern European Kotlety

Kotlety are traditional Polish pan-fried meat patties. This quick and simple version is made with ground beef.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 338 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 small sweet yellow onion, minced
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1.3333333730698 pounds lean ground beef
• 0.66666668653488 cup milk cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup vegetable shortening for frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, milk, garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until evenly blended. Shape meat mixture into twelve 3-inch patties about 1 1/4-inch thick.

Step 2

Heat vegetable shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear patties until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking, uncovered, until patties are no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes more. Remove patties from skillet and drain on paper towels until ready to serve.