Description
These homemade beef rissoles are juicy, flavorful patties made with grated vegetables and aromatic herbs. Perfectly pan-fried to golden perfection, they make a delicious and easy meal served with classic tomato ketchup.
Ingredients
Scale
Rissoles Ingredients
- 1 small brown onion, grated
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (or normal breadcrumbs)
- 500 g / 1 lb beef mince (ground beef)
- 1 small zucchini, grated
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 1 egg
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp oregano (or substitute with other favorite herbs)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 – 2 tbsp oil for frying
To Serve
- Tomato ketchup
Instructions
- Prepare Onion and Breadcrumbs: Grate the small brown onion using a box grater into a large bowl. Add the panko breadcrumbs and mix briefly to coat them in the onion juices, which helps bind the mixture.
- Add Vegetables and Mix: Grate the zucchini and carrot directly into the same bowl. Add the beef mince, egg, minced garlic, dried thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Form Patties: Scoop approximately 1/4 cup of the mixture and form into a patty about 1.7 cm (2/3 inch) thick. Slightly indent the middle of each patty to help them cook evenly. Repeat until you have 10-12 rissoles.
- Heat Oil and Fry First Batch: Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place half of the patties in the skillet and cook for 4 minutes or until dark golden on the underside. Press lightly with a spatula to avoid squeezing out the juices.
- Flip and Cook Other Side: Flip the patties carefully and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cook Remaining Patties: Transfer cooked rissoles to a plate, add more oil if needed, and repeat the frying process with the remaining patties.
- Serve: Serve hot rissoles with tomato ketchup as a classic accompaniment.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a lighter texture, but regular breadcrumbs work well too.
- Indenting the patties in the center helps them cook evenly and keeps their shape.
- Press patties gently while frying to retain juiciness.
- You can customize herbs according to preference, such as substituting oregano with parsley or basil.
- For a leaner option, use lean beef mince or mix with minced chicken or turkey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Australian
Keywords: beef rissoles, homemade rissoles, pan-fried patties, beef patties, easy dinner
