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Meat patties with brown gravy and everyday sides
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Meat patties with brown gravy and everyday sides

Simple, juicy meat patties made with only meat, egg and breadcrumbs, fried in butter. Served with classic roux-based brown gravy and sides that fit the day: cabbage and cucumber salad, pasta, potatoes or fresh salad.

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45 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • Meat patties

    • 1.1 lb Minced meat (pork, or veal and pork)
    • 1 stk Egg
    • 3 tbsp Breadcrumbs
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • 0.9 oz Butter for frying

  • Brown gravy (roux-based)

    • about 1.1 oz Butter
    • 2 tbsp Wheat flour
    • 2⅛ cup Boiling water or vegetable stock
    • 1 tsp Gravy browning
    • ½ tsp Pepper

  • Sides (choose freely)

    • 14.1 oz Pasta
    • 1.8 lb Potatoes
    • 10.6 oz White cabbage
    • 1 stk Cucumber

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the mince

    1. Put the minced meat in a bowl.
    2. Stir in the egg and salt.
    3. Add the breadcrumbs and mix the mince well.
    5 min
    Bowl
  2. 2

    Shape and fry the patties

    1. Shape the mince into flat patties.
    2. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
    3. Fry the patties until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side.
    15 min
    Medium heat
    Pan
  3. 3

    Make the roux-based brown gravy in a pot

    1. Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.
    2. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute without letting it brown.
    3. Add boiling water or vegetable stock a little at a time while whisking.
    4. Add gravy browning and season with pepper.
    10 min
    Medium heat
    Pot
  4. 4

    Sides – choose by day and mood

    1. Pasta: Cook pasta in lightly salted water and serve with brown gravy.
    2. Potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender and serve with brown gravy.
    3. Cabbage and cucumber salad: Shred the cabbage finely and slice the cucumber. Toss lightly with vinegar, sugar and salt.
    15 min
    PotKnifeCutting BoardBowl
  5. 5

    Serving

    1. Serve the patties hot with brown gravy.
    2. Choose sides by mood – pasta, potatoes or cabbage and cucumber salad.
    5 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

720kcal

Protein

35g

Fat

40g

Carbs

45g

Serving Size

500g

Dietary

Allergens

GlutenÆgMælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • This version stays very simple – just as it is often made at home.

Drink Pairings

  • • non-alcoholic: Water

Side Pairings

  • • Pasta
  • • Potatoes
  • • Cabbage and cucumber salad

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fresh fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the fridge

Tips

Preparation

  • • Keep the mince simple – that gives the classic flavour.

Cooking

  • • Fry over gentle heat so the patties cook through without drying out.

Serving

  • • Brown gravy works with pasta, potatoes and cabbage alike.

Variations

Flavor

  • Mild and classic

Health

  • Simple everyday food

Method

  • Pan-fried

Toppings

  • Extra brown gravy

Author

C

Camilla

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Camilla