Beef And Potato Patties In Béchamel Sauce Recipes

MEAT AND POTATO PATTIES

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients. Shape into 4 patties; press to flatten slightly. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown patties on both sides; drain. Add tomato juice. Simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted into meat reads 160°, 20-25 minutes. Remove patties to a serving platter; keep warm. , Whisk flour into water; gradually add to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Spoon over patties. Serve immediately.

BEEF AND POTATO PATTIES IN BéCHAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix by hand all ingredients for the patties.
• Form 8 tennis ball sized patties.
• Fry the patties in peanut oil for 3 - 4 minutes only on one side until golden with a crispy crust.
• Place them, next to each other, in an ovenproof casserole. Set aside.
• Make the easy a la béchamel sauce: put butter, salt, nutmeg and parsley in cold milk. Bring to the boil, stirring from time to time. Turn the heat to low.
• Dissolve flour in some cold water to obtain a thick, smooth mixture. Gradually, stirring constantly, add to the hot milk. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes, making sure that the sauce does not burn. Remove from the heat.
• Stir in half of the cheese and pour the sauce over the patties. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in the oven at 220°C for 45 minutes.
• Take the casserole out of the oven, remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the patties. Return to the oven for 3 - 4 minutes until the cheese melts.
• * Do not squeeze the excess water out of the shredded potatoes.