Name: Beef rissoles and mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Beef rissoles and mash; 500 gram lean beef mince; 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 1 red onion, grated; 1 egg; 2 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus extra to serve; 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; mashed potato, green beans, gravy, to serve

Beef rissoles and mash

This rissoles recipe is the perfect pick for a versatile dinner the kids are sure to love.

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

10M

Total

25M

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You can’t go past these classic beef rissoles with a pile of buttery mash, a side of beans and a drizzle of gravy for an easy family meal.

Rissoles are a classic, easy feed found on every Aussie family dinner table in the ’80s and ’90s and which has stood the test of time. Made with budget-friendly mince, mixed with egg, breadcrumb and flavours to create the best easy rissoles and served with a rich gravy and a pile of buttery mashed potato and green beans for a perfectly balanced meal.

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Ingredients

Beef rissoles and mash

500 gram lean beef mince

1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs

1 red onion, grated

1 egg

2 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus extra to serve

1 tablespoon barbecue sauce

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon olive oil

mashed potato, green beans, gravy, to serve

Method

Beef rissoles and mash

In a large bowl, combine mince, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, parsley, barbecue sauce and garlic. Season to taste. Shape mixture into 8 even-sized flattened rissoles. Place on a baking tray and chill 15 minutes.

Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium. Cook rissoles 4-5 minutes each side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towel.

Serve with mashed potato, green beans (or other vegetables) and gravy of your choice. Sprinkle with extra chopped parsley.

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