Kotlety mielone
Kotlety mielone are a classic Polish comfort food — essentially Polish-style meat patties or meatballs. They’re usually made from ground pork or a mix of pork and beef, combined with breadcrumbs (or soaked bread), egg, onion, salt, pepper, and sometimes garlic or marjoram for flavor.The mixture is shaped into oval patties, rolled lightly in breadcrumbs, and then pan-fried until golden and crisp on the outside, while juicy and tender inside.They’re often served with mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes, or buckwheat, and a side of simple salads like mizeria (cucumber salad with sour cream) or sauerkraut.It’s one of those homestyle dishes you’d find in many Polish households — hearty, simple, and deeply nostalgic.
Ingredients
- 1.1 lb ground pork – or a half pork/half beef mix
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced (optional but tasty!)
- 1 egg
- 1 slice white bread or ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk or water (for soaking the bread)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried marjoram (optional, but traditional in Polish cooking)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
- 2-3 tablespoons oil or butter for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the bread:Soak the bread slice in milk or water until soft, then squeeze out the excess liquid.
- Make the meat mixture:In a large bowl, combine ground meat, soaked bread, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and marjoram. Mix with your hands or a spoon until evenly combined but not overmixed (it should feel soft and moist).
- Shape the patties:Divide the mixture into about 8 equal portions and form oval patties, roughly the size of your palm.
- Coat with breadcrumbs:Lightly roll each patty in breadcrumbs to create a thin, even coating.
- Fry:Heat the oil or butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the patties for about 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. You can keep them warm in a low oven (about 100°C / 210°F) while finishing the batch.
- Optional finishing:Some cooks briefly simmer the fried patties in a little broth or water (covered) for a few minutes to make them extra tender — totally optional.
Serving Ideas. Serve your kotlety with:
- Mashed potatoes or boiled potatoes with dill
- A side of pickled cucumbers, mizeria (cucumber salad with sour cream), or sauerkraut
- A spoon of mustard or a bit of gravy, if you like
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 474kcal (24%)Carbohydrates: 12g (4%)Protein: 25g (50%)Fat: 36g (55%)Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 133mg (44%)Sodium: 759mg (33%)Potassium: 465mg (13%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 96IU (2%)Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)Calcium: 79mg (8%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
