Quick & Tasty Pan-Fried Meatballs

Hearty, appetizing, quick and tasty, for dinner for the whole family! Meat patties in a frying pan are a version of simple small round cutlets that are liked by both adults and children. Making them is not at all difficult; even a novice housewife can do it.
cook time: 30 min
Isla Thatcher
Quick & Tasty Pan-Fried Meatballs

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

298
Calories
25g
Fat
5g
Carbs
10g
Protein

Ingredients (10 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Wheat flour (for breading) 3 tbsp
Butter (for frying) 30 g
Bulb onions 1 pc
Minced meat 500 g
Chicken eggs 1 pc

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make meatballs in a frying pan? Prepare your food. You can make the meatballs from purchased minced meat, or you can make it yourself at home. If the minced meat is frozen, defrost it first. I made it with minced pork. For frying, you can use vegetable oil instead of butter.

Step 2

Step 2
Peel the onions and rinse with tap water. Cut the onion into two parts, then chop each into small cubes. Alternatively, you can grate the onion on a coarse grater or beat it in a chopper.

Step 3

Step 3
Transfer the minced meat to a deep plate, add chopped onion, stir. Add black pepper and salt to taste. You can add your favorite spices.

Step 4

Step 4
Add a raw egg to the minced meatballs. Stir the minced meat with your hands until smooth. If you stir with a spoon, the desired consistency will not be achieved. You can also beat the minced meat in a bowl, it will become even more homogeneous. To do this, forcefully throw a lump of minced meat into a bowl from a short distance.

Step 5

Step 5
For breading you will need sifted wheat flour. Form the minced meat into meatballs. Unlike ordinary cutlets, the meatballs are made round and small in size. To prevent the minced meat from sticking to your hands, wet them with cold water. Roll the meatballs in flour on all sides.

Step 6

Step 6
Melt the butter in a frying pan over low heat, add the meatballs and fry them until golden brown on both sides. Keep an eye on the heat; the butter may burn if the heat is too high. To ensure that the meatballs are fully cooked inside, cover them with a lid at the end of cooking and leave for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Step 7
Serve the meatballs with a side dish. If they turn out greasy, place them on a paper towel — it will absorb excess fat. Mashed potatoes, pasta and buckwheat are good as a side dish. Bon appetit!

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