Beef zrazy with cheese
4 servings
30 minutes
Beef zrazy with cheese is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines tender minced meat, aromatic herbs, and melted cheese. The history of zrazy traces back to traditional meat rolls that emerged in Eastern European kitchens. In this version, culinary magic begins with spicy seasonings and juicy minced meat infused with the aromas of garlic, onion, and herbs. The secret to the flavor is the soft core of butter and cheese that gives the dish a special tenderness. Fried or baked zrazy reveal a richness of flavors, leaving a pleasant aftertaste. They pair perfectly with mashed potatoes or fresh vegetables, becoming a worthy decoration for festive or everyday tables.
1
Mix the spices for the spicy blend.
- Ground black pepper: 2 g
2
Mix the butter with the other ingredients, divide into portions, shape into quenelles, and freeze.
- Butter: 50 g
3
Chop onion, garlic, herbs, and cheese in a blender. Add to the minced meat along with semolina, salt, and half of the spices. Mix thoroughly and let it sit for an hour.
- Onion: 115 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Fresh herbs: 40 g
- Cheese: 50 g
- Ground beef: 500 g
- Semolina: 20 g
- Salt: 5 g
- Ground black pepper: 2 g
- Lemon juice: 5 ml
4
Grease your hands with oil and shape the patties. Place a quenelle of frozen butter in the center of each patty, fold the edges to form a zrazy. Sprinkle with the remaining spices.
- Butter: 50 g
- Ground black pepper: 2 g
