MEAT PATTIES
This is a recipe for the Greek dish kephtethakia. Ground lamb spiced with cumin provides the bulk of the flavor in these pan-fried meat patties.
Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Categories main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 dozen patties, 8 appetizer servings or 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the onion and water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer until liquid has evaporated, about 6 minutes. Combine the onion, meat, potato, bread crumbs, eggs, vinegar, parsley, cumin and a generous amount of salt and pepper in a large bowl. With your hands or a wooden spoon, mix until blended well. Add additional vinegar, salt and pepper to taste; the mixture should be highly flavored. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Moisten your hands with cold water. Form the meat mixture into 3/4-inch balls, flattening each slightly between your palms, and lightly dredge with flour.
- To fry, pour 1/4 inch of olive oil into a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the first batch of patties; they should fit comfortably in a single layer. Fry until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Drain between two layers of paper towels. Repeat with the remainder. If you prefer to bake the patties instead of frying them, heat the oven to 325 degrees, and warm two or more heavy baking sheets. Brush the sheets with olive oil, and arrange the patties 1 inch apart. Lightly brush the patties with olive oil, and bake 20 to 25 minutes, turning once. Drain between two layers of paper towels.
- To serve, arrange the patties on a platter; sprinkle with lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 308, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 213 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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Stephen Deng
[email protected]These meat patties look delicious! I can't wait to try them.
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[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my patties fell apart on the grill. They still tasted good, but they were a little messy to eat.
Mustakim Alam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the patties turned out perfectly. They were juicy and flavorful, and they held together well on the grill.
Zohra Shah
[email protected]These patties were a little dry for my taste, but they still had a good flavor. I think I might add some more moisture next time, like maybe some grated vegetables or a sauce.
Lisa Stites
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meat patties, but these were actually really good. I liked the combination of beef and pork, and the seasonings were perfect.
Steve Hart
[email protected]Delicious!
furoius-_ Nelson
[email protected]These were great! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.
Liam Castellanos
[email protected]I was really impressed with these meat patties. They were so moist and flavorful, and they held together perfectly on the grill. I'll definitely be making these again.
Hasan Mohsan
[email protected]These patties were so easy to make and they turned out so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Fahim Ferdos
[email protected]I've tried many meat patty recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The combination of ground beef and pork is perfect, and the seasonings are just right. I highly recommend this recipe!
KR TV
[email protected]These meat patties were absolutely delicious! I made them for my family last night and they were a huge hit. The flavor was incredible and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.