Minced Meat Cutlets

Minced Meat Cutlets

Mini Meatball Finger Food

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Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 50m
Total Time: 55m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

308
Calories
22.1g
Fat
29mg
Cholesterol
133mg
Sodium
11.4g
Carbohydrate
18g
Protein
Minced Meat Cutlets

Recipe Description

As a child growing up, Minced Meat Cutlets were a staple dinner in our home and the leftovers held as a snack for anytime. I have grown up with this little delicious morsels being served up at every party.

Similar to a mini meatball or a burger patty in size, this patty is much softer in texture. With the addition of rosemary, marjoram and paprika, gives this dish a particular Indian flavor and aromatic smell.

To make Minced Meat Cutlets, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Minced Meat Cutlets

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Break bread

    1 min
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    In a mixing bowl, tear bread roll into pieces.

  2. 2

    Warm milk

    1 min
    Step 2 - Minced Meat Cutlets

    Heat milk in a small pot on the stove or in a microwaveable bowl in the microwave. Milk should only be warmed and not hot.

  3. 3

    Soak bread in milk

    3 min
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    Pour warm milk over bread and use your hands to mix everything together. Bread should only be soaked in milk, and not swimming in it. Discard any excess milk.

  4. 4

    Prepare meat mixture

    5 min
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    Add onion, garlic, minced meat and an egg to the soaked bread and season with rosemary, marjoram and paprika. Add salt and pepper as needed. Use your hands to mix until well combined.

  5. 5

    Roll meatballs

    10 min
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    Use a bowl of water to keep your hands well moistened while rolling about 1 tablespoon portions of the meat mixture into even balls. Do not press too hard into the meat. Mixture should produce about 12-14 balls depending on size.

  6. 6

    Heat oil

    3 min
    Step 6 - Minced Meat Cutlets

    Preheat a frying pan with oil.

  7. 7

    Roll balls in breadcrumbs

    10 min
    Step 7 - Minced Meat Cutlets

    Place breadcrumbs into a shallow dish and roll the individual mince balls in bread crumbs to coat and flatten on both sides shaping into cutlets.

  8. 8

    Cook cutlets

    20 min
    Step 8 - Minced Meat CutletsStep 8 - Minced Meat Cutlets

    Reduce heat in the frying pan to medium and add 4-5 cutlets. Cook, turning halfway through until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining cutlets.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Minced Meat Cutlets

    Serve and enjoy!

This Minced Meat Cutlets is certain to be at the top of your list to serve at your next party. A great dinner or even a finger food snack, everyone will love these. Try them and tag #cookmerecipes online and share your experience!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Hannah
July 15, 2024
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Great memories with these soft cutlets.

Quinn Anderson
November 5, 2023
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I am so thankful for this recipe! Minced Meat Cutlets remind me of my childhood dinners. They are soft and full of flavor, just like my mom used to make. The herbs add a nice touch! Making them for my husband has become a little tradition, and he loves them too. Such a great recipe.

Hélène Dupont
November 22, 2022
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Superb! Minced Meat Cutlets remind me of my childhood dinners. So easy to make and they taste incredible! I made them for my family last night and they couldn't get enough. The herbs add an amazing flavor. Love these little bites! Highly recommend to everyone!

Isabella Morgan
October 1, 2022
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These cutlets remind me of my childhood parties, simply tasty and delightful.

Nina70
August 13, 2021
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Deliciously amazing cutlets!

Quentin Rotherham
February 27, 2021
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Making these cutlets reminded me of family meals. Simply delicious, they're my go-to for gatherings!

Michael Johnson
June 2, 2020
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These cutlets are a total game changer! My kids went crazy for them. It reminded me of mom's cooking back in the day! Super easy to whip up, big win for family dinners.

Quentin
April 1, 2020
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Superb! These minced meat cutlets took me back to my childhood. I remember my mom making them for special occasions. The flavors are just like I remembered—the rosemary and paprika make such a lovely combination. Can’t wait to share these at my next gathering!

Isabella Johnson
November 22, 2019
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Yum! Made these for our family gathering and everyone loved em! They reminded me of my childhood dinners. Gotta make these again soon!

Athina
October 30, 2019
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Thank you! Approved!

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