Kotleti

• 1 1/2 pounds freshly ground beef chuck (or a mixture of beef and pork)
• 2 slices stale white bread, crusts removed, soaked for 5 minutes in water and squeezed
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed in a press
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill or parsley
• 2 1/2 tablespoons full-fat mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
• 2 to 3 cups fine dried bread crumbs for coating
• Canola oil and unsalted butter, for frying

1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the first eight ingredients and blend well into a homogenous mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. 2. With wet hands, shape the mixture into oval patties approximately 3 1/2 inches long. Spread bread crumbs on a large plate or a sheet of wax paper. Coat patties in crumbs, flattening them out slightly and pressing down for the crumbs to adhere.
3. 3. In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons of the oil with a pat of butter until sizzling. Working in batches, fry the kotleti over medium-high heat until golden-brown, about 4 minutes per side. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes to cook through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with the rest of the patties. Serve at once.

ground beef, white bread, onion, garlic, dill, fullfat mayonnaise, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, bread crumbs for, canola oil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/kotleti-51193010 (may not work)