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 TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins40 minsNone4 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
6 SlicesBreadfor soaking
1 PoundGround Beefnone
1 SmallOnionchopped fine
2 TeaspoonsChiveschopped
As NeededBacon Drippingsfor frying
1 CupSour Creamdivided
As NeededMilkfor soaking bread
To TasteSaltnone
To TastePeppernone

Instructions

Step 1: Prep and Shape Patties

  1. Soak the 6 slices bread in milk, then squeeze nearly dry.
  2. Mix the soaked bread with the 1 pound ground beef, 2 teaspoons chives, 1 small onion, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into balls or patties.

Step 2: Brown and Simmer

  1. Fry the patties in bacon drippings in a skillet until golden brown on all sides.
  2. Add 1/2 cup sour cream to the skillet.
  3. Cover and simmer for 1/2 hour until the patties are cooked through and tender.
  4. 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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