Rissoles

Source & History

My mother used to call something that she made that was similar to this, hamburgers & gravy, but when I came to Australia I discovered that hamburgers cooked in gravy were called Rissoles. Again, there isn't a recipe as such, just some instructions and links to the recipes that come together to make this. First use the Hamburger recipe to make the mince mixture. Feel free to add some chutney or grated carrot or whatever else strikes your fancy. Shape the mixture into small patties. Heat some oil in a large pan and brown both sides of the rissoles. Remove from the pan. Make the gravy. When the gravy has thickened, return the rissoles to the pan. Simmer for 30 minutes to an hour either on the stove-top or, if you've used a pan that can go into the oven, finish cooking in the oven. Serve with mashed potatoes & vegetables or salad.