Polish Hamburgers Mielone Kotlety (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Patties
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1 lb ground pork
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1 lb ground beef
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1 sleeve saltine crackers, crushed
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2/3 cup milk
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 small yellow onion, minced
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1 green bell pepper, minced
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1 tablespoon dried dill
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1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon dried parsley
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons butter
→ For the Mushroom Sauce
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1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
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2 cups mushrooms, sliced
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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4 cups beef stock
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2 tablespoons sour cream
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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Line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, crushed saltines, milk, eggs, onion, bell pepper, dill, garlic powder, parsley, and nutmeg. Season generously with salt and pepper and mix until well combined.
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Form mixture into six patties, about 2 inches thick each. Transfer patties to the prepared baking sheet and let rest for 30 minutes.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer 2-3 patties to the skillet and brown well on the first side, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and sear on the second side until well browned. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to rest while browning the remaining patties.
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Add the remaining butter to the skillet, followed by the mushrooms. Add Worcestershire sauce and garlic, cooking while stirring often and scraping up any stuck-on bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in beef stock until smooth, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Add the browned patties back to the pan, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Uncover, stir in sour cream, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Serve the patties with the mushroom sauce and enjoy.
# Notes:
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Letting the patties rest helps them hold their shape during cooking.