Savory Beef Patties Simmered in Sour Cream
📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees A comforting, old-world recipe featuring ground beef patties browned in bacon drippings and slow-simmered in a rich, tangy sour cream gravy. Perfect for a hearty family dinner.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 40 mins | None | 4 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Slices | Bread | for soaking |
| 1 Pound | Ground Beef | none |
| 1 Small | Onion | chopped fine |
| 2 Teaspoons | Chives | chopped |
| As Needed | Bacon Drippings | for frying |
| 1 Cup | Sour Cream | divided |
| As Needed | Milk | for soaking bread |
| To Taste | Salt | none |
| To Taste | Pepper | none |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Shape Patties
- Soak the 6 slices bread in milk, then squeeze nearly dry.
- Mix the soaked bread with the 1 pound ground beef, 2 teaspoons chives, 1 small onion, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into balls or patties.
Step 2: Brown and Simmer
- Fry the patties in bacon drippings in a skillet until golden brown on all sides.
- Add 1/2 cup sour cream to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer for 1/2 hour until the patties are cooked through and tender.
- Stir in the remaining sour cream, heat thoroughly until hot and bubbly, and serve immediately.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftover patties and gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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