Zrazy with minced meat
6 servings
60 minutes
Zrazy with minced meat are tender potato cutlets with juicy meat filling, a traditional dish of Belarusian cuisine. The history of zrazy goes back to ancient European gastronomy, where similar recipes were found in Polish and Lithuanian cuisine. This dish combines the softness of potatoes with aromatic minced meat enriched with onions, herbs, and spices. The crispy crust formed during frying gives it a special texture. Zrazy are served hot, drizzled with tomato sauce that enriches their flavor with sweet and sour notes. They pair perfectly with fresh vegetables or sour cream, adding lightness and freshness. Zrazy are suitable for both cozy family dinners and festive gatherings as they are delicious, hearty, and look beautiful on the plate.
1
Boil the potatoes in salted water, like for mashed potatoes. Drain the water and let it cool.
- Potato: 800 g
- Salt: to taste
2
Pass through a sieve. Add salt and pepper, chopped dill, and one raw egg. Mix well.
- Potato: 800 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Fresh herbs: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
3
Fry the minced meat with onion, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Mince: 300 g
- Onion: 1 head
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Set aside part of the minced meat for the filling.
5
Add sauce, butter, and water to the remaining minced meat, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Butter: 100 g
- Tomato juice: 100 ml
6
For the sauce, finely chop the peeled tomato, add tomato paste, tomato juice, garlic, and herbs.
- Peeled tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
- Tomato juice: 100 ml
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Fresh herbs: 100 g
7
Make a patty from mashed potatoes (wet hands in cold water to prevent sticking), place minced meat inside, wrap it, and coat in breadcrumbs. Fry in oil.
- Potato: 800 g
- Mince: 300 g
8
Pour the hot zra with the prepared sauce. Sprinkle with greens.
- Fresh herbs: 100 g
9
Serve with vegetables or sour cream.
- Salt: to taste