Rissoles are a simple dinner that is easy to throw together with little notice, and one of Australia’s most popular meals. They are similar in some ways to hamburger patties but are more seasoned and include breadcrumbs. They are also typically smaller and fatter than a patty. They can be served with a salad, veggies or mashed potato or eaten alone with tomato sauce.

You can easily customize the ingredients to use alternative meats, or use any herbs or sauces you have on hand. To get the rissoles to hold together it’s important to work the ingredients together with your hands until the mixture is sticky. Only flip the rissoles once when cooking or they will break apart.

---

INGREDIENTS

500 grams, or 1 pound, minced beef

1/2 cup of bread crumbs

1/2 medium yellow onion

1 clove garlic

1 medium carrot, grated

1 tablespoon tomato sauce

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon oregano

salt and pepper to taste

1 egg, beaten

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion into small pieces, grating the carrot and beating the egg.

2.  Place all the ingredients into a large bowl and work together with your hands until mixed thoroughly and sticky in texture.

3. Mold the mixture into small patties. 

4. Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add patties and cook til browned, around 3-4 minutes. Then flip and cook the other side. 

5. Serve and enjoy!