Name: Old-Fashioned Beef Rissoles with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy made easy!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 g ground beef; 1 egg; 1 small onion, finely grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp oil for frying; 900 g potatoes, peeled & cut into chunks; 3 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup warm milk (add more if needed); Salt & pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp butter (for gravy); 2 tbsp flour; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (for gravy); Salt & pepper, to taste (for gravy)

Description

A classic recipe for Old-Fashioned Beef Rissoles served with creamy mashed potatoes and rich brown gravy, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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500 g ground beef
1 egg
1 small onion, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp oil for frying
900 g potatoes, peeled & cut into chunks
3 tbsp butter
1/2 cup warm milk (add more if needed)
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 tbsp butter (for gravy)
2 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (for gravy)
Salt & pepper, to taste (for gravy)

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Instructions

Make the Rissoles: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, grated onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently with hands (do not over-mix). Shape into 6–8 meatballs or patties. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear rissoles on all sides until browned and cooked through (about 8–10 min). Remove and keep warm.
Make the Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until very soft. Drain and mash with butter and warm milk. Season with salt & pepper. Mash until creamy.
Make the Gravy: In the same skillet used for the rissoles, melt butter. Add flour, whisk for 1 minute to make a roux. Slowly pour in beef broth, whisking constantly. Add Worcestershire sauce and simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened. Season to taste.
Assemble & Serve: Spoon creamy mashed potatoes on the plate. Top with warm rissoles. Pour plenty of rich brown gravy over the top. Garnish with parsley (optional). Serve with peas or green beans.

Notes

For a healthier option, you can use lean ground beef.
Feel free to add your favorite herbs to the rissoles for extra flavor.
Leftover rissoles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 120 mg