Russian Meat Patties (Kotlety)

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 poundground beef
• 1⁄2 onion (grated)
• 3⁄4 cupsbread crumbs (I used Panko)
• 1 tablespoonmilk
• 1 egg
• 1⁄4 teaspoongarlic powder
•  flour (for dredging)
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cupwater
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together bread crumbs and milk. Add ground beef, grated onion, egg and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper (to taste). Mix thoroughly.
2. With your hands, form meat mixture into flat patties and dredge both sides in flour. You will have about 6 patties, or more if you want them smaller. Let rest a few minutes.
3. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Fry kotleti until golden brown on both sides (about 4 minutes per side).
4. Add water, cover and cook another 15-20 minutes. Serve hot.

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