Hungarian-Style Crispy Meat Patties (Fasirt)
These delicious patties are similar to a mini burger with a crispy exterior.
Servings: 10 patties
Calories: 210kcal
Equipment
- skillet or fry pan
Ingredients
- 2 slices stale bread (white or rye)
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb lean ground pork
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (extra for garnishing)
- 1/2 tsp Hungarian sweet paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp Himalayan salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1 scallion, sliced for garnishing
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add water and soak the slices of bread and squeeze out the excess water, then tear into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine with your hands or a spoon ground beef, ground pork, bread pieces, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, paprika is using, salt and black pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small size balls and flatten slightly into patties. Dip the patties in bread crumbs on both sides. Place on a large plate or baking sheet. Make ahead, and cover and place in the refrigerator.
- Heat a skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat, add oil and once the oil is hot, add the patties, and cook about 5 minutes on each side. They should be crispy. Place in a baking dish and continue frying the patties.
- Serve hot over the Hungarian Summer Squash with Dill, Hungarian Tomato Salad, Potatoes or a Hungarian Cucumber Salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg