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Smothered Rissoles

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Comforting Smothered Rissoles with rich mushroom gravy, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rissoles
  • 1/2 large onion (grated)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs sub regular breadcrumbs
  • 500 g beef mince (ground beef)
  • 1 small zucchini (grated)
  • 1 small carrot (peeled and grated)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large garlic clove (crushed)
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp oregano (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt halve for table salt
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
For the Gravy
  • 30 g unsalted butter
  • 1/2 onion (sliced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 200 g mushrooms (sliced)
  • 3 1/2 tbsp flour (plain/all-purpose)
  • 2 cups low sodium beef stock/broth
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt halve for table salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
For Serving
  • to taste Mashed potato (or other starchy side of choice)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the grated onion, panko breadcrumbs, beef mince, grated zucchini, grated carrot, egg, crushed garlic, dried thyme, oregano, black pepper, kosher salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well until everything is combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into small patties and set them aside.
Cooking Rissoles
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the rissoles to the skillet and brown them on both sides. Remove and set aside.
Making the Gravy
  1. In the same skillet, add the butter and sliced onion. Cook until the onions are soft.
  2. Then add the chopped garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms have released their moisture.
  3. Stir in the flour, cooking for a minute, then gradually pour in the beef stock, stirring constantly.
  4. Add the kosher salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce to taste. Bring the gravy to a simmer.
Combining
  1. Return the rissoles to the gravy and let them simmer for about 15 minutes or until cooked through.
  2. Plate the rissoles over mashed potatoes or your side of choice, spooning gravy on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a better dining experience, present your rissoles on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. You can also pair it with steamed green beans or a side salad to bring freshness to the meal. Adding a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top adds color and a hint of herbal flavor.
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