Description
Hearty classic beef rissoles celebrate Australian home cooking with simple, rustic ingredients. Savory meat patties blend ground beef, herbs, and seasonings into a delicious meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) breadcrumbs or panko
- 2 tbsps ketchup or tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried parsley (or 2 tbsps fresh parsley, finely chopped)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Preparation: Finely dice onion and mince garlic to build a robust flavor base for the meat mixture.
- Mixing: Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, blending ingredients thoroughly with hands or a fork until well integrated.
- Shaping: Form the meat mixture into uniform patties by rolling small portions into balls and gently pressing into disk-shaped rounds, ensuring consistent size for even cooking.
- Cooking: Heat a skillet with a thin oil layer over medium heat, then carefully place rissoles in the pan with adequate spacing to achieve optimal browning and prevent steaming.
- Searing: Cook rissoles for 6-7 minutes total, flipping once midway to create a perfectly golden-brown exterior and reaching an internal temperature of 70C (160F), which guarantees safe consumption.
- Serving: Remove rissoles from the pan and let rest briefly on a paper towel to absorb excess oil, then plate alongside complementary sides like creamy mashed potatoes, fresh garden salad, or steamed seasonal vegetables.
Notes
- Meat Selection Matters: Choose lean ground beef with around 15% fat content for juicy, flavorful rissoles that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Binding Technique: Mix ingredients gently to prevent overworking the meat, which can make rissoles tough and dense instead of tender.
- Temperature Control: Use medium heat to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior without burning, allowing even cooking and sealing in moisture.
- Dietary Adaptability: Substitute ground beef with turkey or plant-based alternatives for lighter versions, adjusting seasoning to maintain rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg