Russian Kotleta
Explore a taste of tradition with Russian Kotleta, a classic dish that's both savory and satisfying. These delightful cutlets boast a juicy, flavor-packed profile, thanks to finely chopped onions and garlic, all enveloped in a golden-brown crust. Perfect for dinner, these cutlets blend comfort and cuisine in each bite.
Introduction
Dive into the heart of Russian cuisine with these succulent and flavorful Russian Cutlets, known as "Kotleta." Comprised of seasoned ground beef, these cutlets are lightly pan-fried and gently steamed to perfection. Perfect as a main course, they offer a taste of tradition with a juicy and tender bite.
Ingredients
š„© 1 lb Ground Beef 85/15 fat ratio
š„ 1 Egg
š§
1 Onion
š§ 2 Cloves Garlic
š§ 1 tsp Salt generic brand, as visible
š¶ļø 1 tsp Black Pepper generic brand, from a grinder
š 1 Tbsp Progresso Italian Style Bread Crumbs
š« Olive Oil for frying generic brand, from a white ceramic bottle
š§ Water for wetting hands Brita, from a purple filter pitcher
Instructions
1- Prep the Ingredients:
- Place 1 lb of ground beef in a white ceramic mixing bowl.
- Crack 1 egg into the bowl.
- Roughly chop 1 onion and 2 garlic cloves.
- Use your KitchenAid food processor (silver) to mince the onion and garlic finely.
2- Mix the Ingredients:
- Add the minced onion and garlic to the ground beef and egg.
- Incorporate 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper.
- Add 1 Tbsp of Progresso bread crumbs.
- Mix everything thoroughly with a spoon until well-combined.
3- Form the Cutlets:
- Heat olive oil in a black non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
- Wet your hands with Brita-filtered water for ease of handling.
- Take portions of the mixture (approx. 2.2-2.5 oz) and shape into ovals or rounds, "smacking" the patties between hands for texture and binding.
4- Cook the Cutlets:
- Carefully place formed cutlets in the hot pan; do not overcrowd.
- Fry each side for about 4 minutes until golden-brown.
- Flip, cover with a clear glass lid, and let cook for an additional 5 minutes to steam through.
5- Finish and Serve:
- Place cooked cutlets on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Repeat frying and steaming for remaining mixture.
Prep Time: Approx. 10 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes per batch
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment:
- KitchenAid Food Processor (silver)
- Chef's knife and Wooden Cutting Board
- Non-stick Frying Pan, black
- Spatula (blue slotted, silicone)
- White Ceramic Mixing Bowl
Cooking Tips
- Finely mince onion and garlic for even texture.
- Smacking the patties enhances juiciness and helps binding.
- Steam while frying by covering with a lid after flipping for moist cutlets.
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