These Rissoles are juicy, tasty and flavorful appetizers. Traditionally beef Rissoles made with onions, zucchini, carrot, ground beef and some herbs. They are delicious and super easy to make, plus they can also be made ahead and kept in the freezer to fry as needed.
You can easily get frozen Rissoles from supermarkets, bakeries and along the streets. However, homemade rissoles are much healthier and fresh.
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You can serve these classic beef Rissoles with a spicy BBQ sauce, spaghetti or with fries. They also go so well with pasta with breadcrumbs or angel hair pasta.
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What Are Rissoles?
They are delicious appetizers or side dish made from ground mince, mostly using beef but can also be made with chicken, turkey or lamb. These rissoles shaped like burger patties then baked or fried in a pan.
They usually serve with ketchup, mashed potatoes or salad. What you use as filling with the mince is largely based on your preference.
Why This Recipe Works?
This juicy beef Rissoles are easy to make, tastes delicious and have the perfect texture. This dish is made with flavourful spices, juicy beef and veggies.
The best part about this recipe is its versatility; you can use any veggies you desire. Using eggs and breadcrumbs lets the rissoles bind and giving the perfect golden brown texture.
Rissoles Ingredients
Ground beef: Use ground beef based on your preference and budget.
Onion: Make sure you use finely grated onion.
Breadcrumbs: Use breadcrumbs for a crispy texture. You can use gluten-free breadcrumbs if you like.
Garlic: Use minced garlic; you may also add extra garlic based on your preference.
Veggies: Use fresh zucchini and carrot for a crunchy bite.
Egg: Eggs help bind the rissole without falling apart.
Herbs: Dried thyme and oregano for the best flavour.
Worcestershire Sauce: This sauce gives a unique flavour to the whole dish. It is made of vinegar, anchovies, garlic, onions, sugar, chilli pepper, cloves and tamarind, giving it a tangy, sweet and savoury taste. The balance of all these tastes is what makes this dish taste rich and flavourful.
Olive Oil: You may also use vegetable oil or sunflower oil for cooking.
Seasoning: Salt and black pepper.
Tomato Ketchup: They are so delicious with Ketchup. However, You may also use any sauce you fabncy instead of tomato ketchup for serving.
How To Make Beef Rissoles
One: In a large bowl, grate the onion, zucchini, and carrot using a box grater, then add the breadcrumbs and mix well with a wooden spoon until combined.
Two: Add ground beef, garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, oregano and thyme. Mix well until incorporated.
Three: Now, scoop ¼ cup of the mixture put between your hands and form a patty.
Four: Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat, add the first patch of the patties in the hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes, then flip them and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
Five: Transfer theme into a serving dish lined with kitchen paper, garnish with some chopped parsley and serve with your favourite sauce.
Top Tips
- If you prefer the them a little crunchier, simply roll them in breadcrumbs before frying.
- If your mixture is too loose, then add more breadcrumbs until you get the right texture.
- You may use wholegrain mustard instead of Worcestershire sauce if you prefer.
- The egg can be substituted for 1tbs chia seeds soaked in 2tbs of water.
- It is easiest to shape the rissoles using wet hands, which helps bind all ingredients.
- They should always be thoroughly cooked and should not be served raw. So, it is best to insert a skewer into the thickest part of the rissole to check if it’s ready to eat.
- When cooking, do not press them flat as it will cause all those delicious tasty juices to run out.
- Don’t add too many breadcrumbs as it may dry out the mixture. Just add enough of it for the best texture.
- Rissoles may crack open when frying; to prevent this, you may dip them in cold water before rolling them.
- Don’t miss out on the onions and zucchini as the juiciness and extra flavour comes from them.
Recipe Variations
Rissoles are versatile and flexible which can be made with different mince and fillings; the variations are endless.
- For added spice, you can add extra chilli pepper or jalapeno to the added spices.
- You can substitute ground beef with lamb or turkey.
- Make chicken rissoles by replacing the beef with ground chicken.
- Make the rissoles a little larger, and when you shape them, fill them with a cube of cheese. Roll them in flour and fry until golden brown.
- You may add your preferable herbs, soy sauce, sea salt flakes, lemon zest for added flavour.
- You can substitute breadcrumbs with rolled oats, plain flour or cornflakes.
Add-Ins
- Veggies: Beetroot, pumpkin mash, corn or green beans.
- Fruits and dried fruits: Cranberry or raisins.
- Nuts: Pistachio, walnut or pin nuts.
- Herbs: Fresh basil, cilantro or parsley.
- Spices: Cinnamon, red pepper flacks, turmeric or ginger.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve rissoles just as it is an evening snack with ketchup, tomato sauce, mashed potato or sweet potato fries. But, if you’re looking for some serving suggestions, then below are some suggestions:
- Pasta al forno (italian baked pasta)
- Rocket salad with parmesan
- Lemon garlic potato salad
- Mediterranean couscous salad
Storage
Make ahead of time: Make the patties and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days before cooking; you can also freeze them for up to a month.
To store: Keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
To freeze: You can freeze them cooked or uncooked for a month if stored in an airtight container. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheating instructions: Reheat them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can. To do so, spray a baking tray well with oil. Place the patties on the tray, and spray the top with oil. Bake at 200C/390F for 20 minutes, flip, then bake for another 5 minutes until golden.
It’s about the quality of the beef. However, you can use any type of beef based on your preference and budget.
Eggs and breadcrumbs are the key binders to this recipe. So make sure you use these ingredients just as mentioned in the recipe.
The only difference between these three is their size and how they are seasoned. Meatballs are small and round, hamburger patties are large and round, while rissoles are in between the two.
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Beef Rissoles Recipe
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 onion
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 zucchini
- 1 carrot
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup Tomato Ketchup (for serving)
Instructions
- In a big mixing bowl, grate the onion, zzucchini, and carrot using a box grater, then add the Breadcrumbs and mix well until combined.½ cup breadcrumbs, 1 zucchini, 1 carrot, 1 onion
- Net, add ground beef, garlic, egg, Worcestershire Sauce, salt, pepper, oregano and thyme. Mix well until incorporated.500 g ground beef, 2 cloves garlic, 1 egg, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon oregano, 2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce, ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Now, scoop ¼ cup of the mixture put between your hands and form a pattie.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the first patch of the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes, then flip them and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.¼ cup olive oil
- Transfer them into a serving dish, garnish with some chopped parsley and serve with your favourite sauce.¼ cup Tomato Ketchup (for serving)
Notes
- Rissoles are versatile and flexible which can be made with different mince and fillings; the variations are endless.
- For added spice, you can add extra chilli pepper or jalapeno to the added spices.
- You can substitute ground beef with lamb, turkey or chicken.
- Make the them a little larger, and when you shape them, fill them with a cube of cheese. Roll the rissoles in flour and fry until golden brown.
- You may add your preferable herbs, soy sauce, sea salt flakes, lemon zest for added flavour.
- You can substitute breadcrumbs with rolled oats or cornflakes.
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Elena
I made these with chicken mince, and they turned out amazing; they were so moist. I loved them.
Monica
These are super delicious, I was having a family gathering party, and these Rissoles was on the list. All my family loved them!