Pan-Fried Beef Rissoles with Onion Gravy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-14 · Updated 2026-05-14

Juicy Australian-style beef rissoles seasoned with herbs and served with a rich onion gravy. This Australian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Ingredients

• 500 g ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 medium, sliced thinly extra onion

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 500 g ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 finely chopped medium onion, 1 large egg, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 6 evenly sized patties about 1 inch thick. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the rissoles and cook for 5 minutes each side until browned and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp butter and 1 thinly sliced medium onion. Cook over medium-low heat for 8 minutes until soft and caramelized.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp all-purpose flour over the onions and stir continuously for 2 minutes to cook the flour.
5. Step 5: Gradually pour in 1 cup beef stock while stirring, then increase heat to medium-high and simmer for 5 minutes until the gravy thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Step 6: Return the rissoles to the skillet to warm through for 2 minutes in the gravy before serving.