Soft and Juicy Polpette
Juicy, soft, delicious. These Meat Polpette will make your little and big ones happy. These are the top reasons to make them at home:
- golden-brown exterior and a juicy interior
- quick and straightforward to make in just about 30 minutes
- a delicious midweek meal
- Each polpette has around 200 calories
- serve for lunch, dinner, picnic, or a quick midweek meal
What to serve with Meat Polpette
There are so many options to choose when it comes to the Beef Polpette sides. Feel free to serve them with potato, rich, or a gorgeous seasonal salad. Or choose any of these:
- Mashed Potatoes and Peas
- Mexican Inspired Rice with Beans
- Buckwheat Stir Fry with Vegetables
- Roast Potatoes with Paprika
- Best Mashed Potatoes
- Summer Pasta Salad
- Zucchini Tomato Sauce
Storing and freezing
There are two ways to store these delicious Polpette.
Keep the chilled homemade Polpette, in the fridge, for up to 3 days. Before serving, reheat in the microwave oven or using a skillet.
Feel free to freeze the baked (cooled) Patties too. Place it in a freezer-friendly container and place it in the freezer for up to a month. Before serving, defrost at room temperature (or in the fridge overnight), then reheat in the microwave oven or using a pot.
How to make Polpette at home (video)
Check this short video to master making Polpette at home.
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Made in collaboration with Celjske mesnine d.o.o.
METHOD
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preparation
Cut the bread into small cubes and add to a bowl. Cover with lukewarm milk and set aside for 5 minutes to soak. Add ground meat to a large bowl. Add the chopped parsley, soaked bread, grated garlic and onion, grated lemon zest, and parmesan cheese. Add some olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and shape into 18 polpette.
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pan fry the polpette
Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil to a hot skillet and four polpettes (or more if there's enough space). Make sure they don't touch. Pan-fry for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat the process until you cook all the polpettes. Serve with your favorite side dish.
