Kotlet Mielony (Polish Pork Mince Patties)
Juicy pork patties lightened with soaked bread roll and grated onion, fried in a crisp crumb. Served with mash and lemony grated beetroot.
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.98 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 891kcal
- 73.2gcarbs
- 13.2gof which sugars
- 51.2gfat
- 19.2gsaturates
- 35.1gprotein
- 9.7gfibre
- 5.4gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the potatoes in salted water, bring to the boil and cook for 18 minutes until soft.
18 min - 2
Soak the torn bread roll in the milk for 5 minutes, then squeeze out and tear into the mince bowl.
5 min - 3
Add the pork mince, onion, egg, garlic, marjoram, salt and pepper. Mix well with your hands for a minute until sticky.
- 4
Shape into 8 oval patties about 1.5 cm thick. Press each into the breadcrumbs on both sides.
- 5
Heat the 4 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the patties for 5 minutes on each side until deep golden and cooked right through, with no pink inside.
10 min - 6
Mash the drained potatoes with the butter. Mix the beetroot with the lemon juice, 1 tbsp oil and a pinch of salt. Serve everything together.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
