Russian Beef Croquettes (bitkis a la Russe)

Ingredients

4 slices white bread
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, minced
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup ice water
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
1 cup sour cream

Instructions

Serving Size : 6. Soak bread in milk, mash or beat smooth and drain. Mix together beef, onions, parsley, salt and pepper. Gradually work in as much water as necessary to make the mixture fluffy. Shape into 12 croquettes. Melt the butter in a skillet. Brown the croquettes in it on both sides. Transfer to a baking dish sprayed with PAM. Mix together tomato sauce and sour cream; pour evenly over the croquettes. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 20 minutes.

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ginny62

Aug 15, 2010

This is a GREAT recipe ... I found it in : "Gourmet Cooking" by Myra Waldo , and have used the recipe since the 1960's It is well worth you while in trying it.