Heart-Shaped Cutlets

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Peel the onion and garlic. Prepare a meat grinder and a frying pan with a lid.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Cut the meat into large pieces and pass through the meat grinder twice. Mince the onion in the same way, and press the garlic through a garlic press. Combine everything in one bowl.

   TipInstead of pork, you can use chicken or turkey.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Add salt and pepper to the ingredients. Mix well. Throw the mince forcefully against the bottom of the bowl several times.

   TipPounding the mince will remove excess air and make the mixture more cohesive. As a result, the cutlets will be denser and juicier, and they won't fall apart in the pan.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Shape the mince into flat heart-shaped cutlets. To do this, first form regular round blanks. Then, using the edge of your hand, make a small indentation in each and round the edges.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Heat the frying pan with vegetable oil well. Place the cutlets in it and fry over medium heat until golden brown. Flip the cutlets to the other side. Fry until golden and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to minimum and cook for another 5–10 minutes.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Serve the heart-shaped cutlets with a fresh vegetable platter.