Fašírky

1. 1. Prepare the Bread Mixture
2. Soak the bread slices in milk or water until soft.
3. Squeeze out excess liquid and mash into small crumbs.
4. 2. Mix the Ingredients
5. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, chopped onions, garlic, soaked bread, egg, and seasonings.
6. Mix well until evenly combined.
7. 3. Shape the Meat Patties
8. Take portions of the mixture and shape them into palm-sized patties.
9. Flatten slightly to help with even cooking.
10. 4. Coat the Patties
11. Lightly dust each patty with flour.
12. Dip into beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs for a crispy finish.
13. 5. Fry the Fašírky
14. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
15. Fry the patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
    4–5 minutes
16. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
17. 6. Serve and Enjoy
18. Serve Fašírky hot with mashed potatoes, cabbage salad, or fresh bread.
19. Enjoy with mustard, pickles, or garlic sauce for extra flavor.

Cooking notes

When scaling protein-led dishes, weigh the meat rather than counting pieces, and remember that the pan size limits how much you can sear at once.

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When you scale this recipe up or down, remember that cooking time does not scale linearly. A doubled cake takes longer, but not twice as long; a doubled soup takes roughly twice as long. The cooking-time guide gives sensible starting estimates by dish geometry.