Cutlets with gravy
4 servings
45 minutes
Cutlets with gravy are a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines the juiciness of meat and the tenderness of aromatic gravy. Historically, such cutlets appeared in home cooking as a way to make meat dishes more juicy and hearty. Ground beef mixed with onions, garlic, and spices acquires a rich flavor, while the addition of gravy made from chicken broth and tomato paste gives the dish a pleasant tanginess and richness. Cutlets pair excellently with mashed potatoes, buckwheat, or vegetables, making the meal rich and cozy. This versatile dish is suitable for both family dinners and festive gatherings, filling the home with the aromas of home cooking.
1
Put minced meat, finely chopped onion, crushed garlic, tomato sauce, spices, lightly beaten egg, and breadcrumbs in a bowl. Mix thoroughly by hand.
- Ground beef: 500 g
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Tomato sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Spices: 1 tablespoon
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Breadcrumbs: 80 g
2
Divide the mixture into 8 parts and make patties.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a thick-bottomed pan. It's better to fry 4 patties at a time. Fry on high heat for 1 minute on each side. Then reduce the heat to medium and fry for 2 minutes on each side until the meat is cooked through. Place the patties on a paper towel, blot them, and do not let them cool down. Do not wash the pan!
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
4
For the sauce, mix flour, chicken broth, and tomato paste until smooth. Add what remains in the pan. Cook on low heat for 3 minutes until the sauce boils and thickens. Strain, add finely chopped parsley, and serve with cutlets.
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
- Chicken broth: 500 ml
- Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
- Flat-leaf (Italian) parsley: 5 g