CuisineRussia

Groceries in the U.S. Take “ground beef” or a mix of beef and pork. For the mashed potatoes, russet or Yukon Gold works.

Ingredients

Kotleti

  • Ground beef / pork - 500 g (about 1 lb)
  • Onion - 1
  • White bread soaked in milk - 2 slices
  • Egg - 1, salt, pepper, oil for frying

Mashed potatoes

  • Potatoes - 700 g
  • Milk - 1/2 cup
  • Butter - 2 tbsp, salt

Method

  1. Mix the ground meat with the grated onion, soaked bread, egg, salt and pepper.
  2. Shape the kotleti and fry them over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. For the mashed potatoes, boil the potatoes in salted water until soft and drain them.
  4. Mash the potatoes with warm milk and butter until smooth.
  5. Serve the kotleti with the mashed potatoes and your favorite salad.
Shape similar-thickness patties so their centers cook evenly.

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