Description
These Classic Beef Rissoles are golden on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of homely flavor. A comforting dish perfect for family dinners or meal prep, served best with creamy mashed potatoes and peas.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef: 500 g, provides rich, meaty flavor and juicy texture.
- Brown Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped for sweetness and depth.
- Garlic Cloves: 2, minced to enhance the savory aroma.
- Fresh Breadcrumbs: 1 cup, for moisture and structure.
- Egg: 1 large, acts as a binder to hold everything together.
- Worcestershire Sauce: 1 tablespoon, adds a punch of umami.
- Tomato Sauce (Ketchup): 2 tablespoons, balances the flavors with mild sweetness.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, for seasoning.
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon, freshly cracked for subtle heat.
- Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped for freshness.
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons, for frying to golden perfection.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle olive oil to coat the base.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly oil your hands, then shape the mixture into evenly sized balls and flatten slightly into patties.
- Assemble the Dish: Lay the rissoles on a plate, cover, and refrigerate for 15 minutes to help them firm up.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry the rissoles in batches for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Finishing Touches: Drain briefly on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with mashed potatoes, peas, and a drizzle of gravy or sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh breadcrumbs to keep the rissoles moist.
- Let them chill before frying for a firm shape.
- They reheat beautifully or can be frozen for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Classic Beef Rissoles, homemade rissoles, beef patties, comfort food, Australian recipes