Zucchini and Beef Patties
Zucchini and Beef Patties: Step 13
Traditionally for a zucchini season a zucchini recipe: a cross between meat patties and zucchini pancakes, so to speak. For the times you want to eat some meat but also want to get your veggies in as well.
They turn out very tender and juicy. Pair great with any potatoes or grain sides. Work good on buns, however will be too soft for grilling, so just fry them as recipe explains.
I prepared these with beef, but I think chicken or turkey or mix of meats (whatever you like more) will work here as well.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb of minced beef
- 1 lb of zucchini
- 1 small onion (or 1/2 of bigger one)
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp of semolina flour
- Salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Bread crumbs or flour for coating
- Oil for frying
How to prepare, step-by-step:
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Prepare ingredients: more mature zucchini may require skinning and removal of seeds, younger doesn’t:
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In a big bowl shred zucchini on medium slots of grater, generously salt, mix a bit a set aside:
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After 10-15 mins carefully squeeze produced juices out and discard them (you can use hands like I did, or colander, or cheese cloths for that):
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Peel and grate onion (I used big slots, as it is easier, but you can also chop them in food processor or so):
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Add minced meat:
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Crack 2 eggs in:
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Season with black pepper and more salt if needed (but don’t forget there was some salt added already on the beginning):
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Add semolina flour:
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Mix everything together and leave to rest for 15-20 mins:
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Warm up skillet with oil over moderate high heat. Pour bread crumbs (or flour) in a bowl. Working in batches, scoop between a tablespoon and two of meat mince and form patty (wet your hands before doing each):
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Coat each with bread crumbs (or flour):
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And transfer to warmed up skillet:
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Fry until golden brown from one side, then carefully flip to another with a spatula and fry until cooked through:
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Transfer ready patties to a plate:
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And serve with your choice of side dish or a bun:
Zucchini and Beef Patties
