Description
Golden-crisped Australian beef rissoles made with a savory blend of minced beef, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices. Cooked in olive oil for a rich, non-intensely greasy texture, these handheld delights pair perfectly with tomato sauce or chutney for a hearty meal. The inside stays tender while the exterior becomes irresistibly crispy.
Ingredients
500g (about 1 lb) minced beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
2–3 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
Gather and measure all ingredients before beginning
Finely chop onion and garlic, optionally sauté in 1 tablespoon olive oil until softened
In a large bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika
Mix until all particles are fully incorporated; avoid overmixing to prevent dense texture
Form mixture into 12 oval or round rissole-shaped patties (about 2-3 inches wide)
Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
Add rissoles in batches, spacing them apart. Cook 3-5 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and no longer pink in center
Sprinkle with extra paprika if desired and serve immediately warm
Notes
Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
Substitute shallots for traditional onion if preferred
For gluten-free version, ensure Worcestershire sauce is labeled gluten-free
Store in airtight container for 1-2 days
Can freeze uncooked rissoles on baking tray before transferring to freezer for 1-month storage
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Crispy, Healthy & Quick Meals
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rissole
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 233mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg