Classic Kotlety

Name: Classic Kotlety
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/2 lb ground beef; 2 slices white bread, crusts removed; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 medium yellow onion, finely grated; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Juicy pan fried meat cutlets made with ground pork and beef, soaked bread, and grated onion. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

35 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

RussianDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbNut-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeShellfish-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground beef
2 slices white bread, crusts removed
1/4 cup whole milk
1 medium yellow onion, finely grated
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Soak 2 slices crusts removed white bread in 1/4 cup whole milk in a small bowl for 5 minutes until soft.
2

In a large bowl, combine 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/2 lb ground beef, squeezed crusts removed white bread, 1 medium finely grated yellow onion, 1 large beaten egg, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.
3

Mix the meat mixture thoroughly until smooth and cohesive, then shape into 8 oval patties.
4

Dredge each patty gently in 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs to coat all sides evenly.
5

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6

Fry patties for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

Questions

Can I make Classic Kotlety dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Classic Kotlety gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 slices white bread, crusts removed, 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Classic Kotlety keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Classic Kotlety?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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