Classic Aussie Beef Rissoles with Onion and Herbs

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Hearty and flavorful beef rissoles blended with onions, fresh herbs, and breadcrumbs, pan-fried to golden brown for a comforting Australian favorite. This Australian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs ground beef, onion, fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, soak 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in 1/4 cup milk for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1 finely chopped medium onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, soaked breadcrumbs with milk, 1 large egg, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Step 3: Shape the mixture into 8 equal oval patties about 1/2 inch thick using your hands.
  4. Step 4: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  5. Step 5: Fry the rissoles for 5-6 minutes per side, turning carefully, until they are cooked through and golden brown on both sides.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and drain on paper towels for 2 minutes before serving alongside your choice of sides.

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