I found that sausage mince works well and it's easy - and cheap. But you need to run the tap keep your hands wet while working with it. You don't need eggs or binders... just the mince. Finely shop onion, carrot, tomato and celery and mix in with the mince. Shape into patties, roll in breadcrumbs then shallow fry or grill till breadcrumbs are golden. Serve with pumpkin and potato mash, peas and gravy.
Oh yes... and if you like a curry flavor, add a teaspoon or two of curry powder to the mix. Mmmm!
-- Edited by GaryKelly on Wednesday 21st of May 2014 08:24:19 AM
Pete & I ran a roadhouse at Oakey for a few years back in the '90s, and this is the recipe for the hamburger rissoles we used to make - obviously we used to make them in bigger quantities, so I have cut down the recipe to more manageable sizes:
Mix altogether and make into patties (shape them using an ice cream scoop and egg rings) Heat about 2 Tblsp oil in frying pan, cook for 3-4 minutes each side until golden brown and cooked through. Work great on the barbie too.
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Thanks for the tip about pork/veal mince. In my current toothless state, I'm restricted to mince dishes (curry, savory, taco, bol, Asian, etc) and have found the pork/veal to be very easily swallowed without the need for chewing. Makes all the difference.
I use the recipe my mum used. It was just sausage mince, chopped up onion and mixed herbs. I also roll them in flour before cooking. My kids use this same recipe too.