Meat dishes play a significant role in the human diet. Of course, the exception is vegetarians. Therefore, this article "How to cook minced meat steak?" not for them. Literally, the name of this dish in translation from English means "pieces of beef." However, over the long history of the traditional recipe has undergone numerous changes.
Currently, pork, lamb, etc. are used for cooking. Tatar steak, for example, is prepared from horse meat. This dish is a kind of variation on the theme of cutlets. Only in comparison with the latter there are much fewer ingredients in it. The meat in the form of a steak is juicy, tender and very tasty!
There are many nuances of cooking this dish. Firstly, it is necessary to cut the meat across the fibers, so that in the end it does not turn out tough. Secondly, to make minced meat steak, it is recommended to take chilled meat. Thirdly, for uniform frying, you should strictly adhere to the temperature regime. Traditionally, the steak is made from whole meat, but from minced meat it turns out no less tasty. In this article we will tell you how to cook minced meat steak. Learning this is not at all difficult. And if you ever made fried meat at least once in your life, then you can handle the task!
To begin with, we’ll try to cook the minced beef steak in Hamburg style. Take a pound of ground meat, add one teaspoon of salt, pepper to taste and chopped onions. Next, add a few tablespoons of boiled milk (but not hot!) And add one teaspoon of mustard. Mix everything thoroughly. Four to five steaks should be obtained from the minced meat. Fry on a grill on charcoal or in a pan on both sides and serve hot.
To make meat dishes not only tasty, but also healthy, as well as easy to digest, it is better to combine them with vegetables. For example, a beef steak from minced meat “Lindstrom” is made with beets. This dish comes from Stockholm. Authorship is not known for certain. They say that it was first prepared in the 18th century by a certain Swedish lieutenant or his compatriot. But be that as it may, thanks to its creators for a delicious recipe, popular not only in Sweden, but also far beyond its borders.
So, we will wash the beets, then we will cook until it becomes soft. Then peel and rub on a medium grater. Similarly, cook potatoes. Take a few medium onions, chop finely and add to the minced meat along with the vegetables. In general, the amount of vegetables depends on the total amount of meat. They should be less than about a third. In the minced meat we put a raw egg, a small amount of milk and spices to taste. Thoroughly interfere and form the steaks. Fry, as in the previous recipe. Done!
The minced beef steak is very tasty in itself, but it should still be served in a pair with other dishes. For example, with fried or boiled potato dishes, as well as mashed potatoes. The steak will “sound” very well with sauerkraut salad and vegetable stew. Various homemade pickles are perfectly combined: tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. Alternatively, you can serve with rice, scrambled eggs or a salad of fresh vegetables. Enjoy your meal!