Polish Meatballs Aka Kotlety
Transport your taste buds to the heart of Eastern Europe with these traditional Polish Meatballs, known as Kotlety. This classic comfort food combines a savory blend of ground pork and beef, softened with soaked bread and infused with the flavors of garlic and onion. Each meatball is coated in breadcrumbs for a golden, crispy exterior, and pan-fried to juicy perfection. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes, these versatile meatballs are a breeze to make and pair beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes, tangy pickled vegetables, or a refreshing salad. Whether you're looking for an authentic Polish dinner or a new family favorite, Kotlety deliver a satisfying bite of heritage and home-cooked warmth. Perfect for meal prepping or serving a crowd, these hearty patties will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground pork
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 1 large White onion
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 Bread roll (preferably stale)
- 125 ml Milk
- 100 grams Breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter (optional)
Instructions
Tear the stale bread roll into small pieces and soak it in milk for 5-10 minutes until soft.
Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, eggs, soaked bread (squeeze out any excess milk before adding), salt, and black pepper.
Mix the meat mixture thoroughly with clean hands or a spatula until well combined. Avoid over-mixing, as this can make the meatballs dense.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Place the breadcrumbs on a plate. Shape the meat mixture into round or oval patties, about the size of your palm, and coat each patty evenly with breadcrumbs.
Working in batches, place the breaded patties into the hot pan. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Add the remaining oil (and butter, if desired) as needed between batches.
Transfer the cooked meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Serve hot with mashed potatoes, pickled vegetables, or a simple salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4226 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 298.7 g | 383% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.8 g | 534% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1246 mg | 415% | |
| Sodium | 7458 mg | 324% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 262.2 g | 524% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 545 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 24.1 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 2111 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
