Making homemade beef cutlets is a delicious way to enjoy tender, flavorful beef with a crispy coating. Here's a simple recipe for you:
### Homemade Beef Cutlets Recipe
#### Ingredients:
- 500g (about 1 lb) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for some heat)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for coating)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
#### Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Beef Mixture:**
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and chili flakes.
- Mix everything together thoroughly using your hands until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
2. **Shape the Cutlets:**
- Divide the beef mixture into equal portions (about 8-10, depending on size).
- Shape each portion into a flat, oval or round cutlet, about 1/2 inch thick.
3. **Coat the Cutlets:**
- Place the flour on one plate and the extra breadcrumbs on another.
- Dredge each cutlet in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip it into the breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to ensure the crumbs stick well.
4. **Fry the Cutlets:**
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the cutlets in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry each cutlet for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked cutlets to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
5. **Serve:**
- Serve the beef cutlets hot, with your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes, rice, or a fresh salad.
### Tips:
- **Breadcrumbs**: You can use regular or panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- **Seasoning**: Adjust the seasoning to your taste. You can also add herbs like thyme or oregano for extra flavor.
- **Freezing**: Uncooked cutlets can be frozen for later use. Just freeze them on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Cook directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
