One‑ingredient hack for juicy patties without eggs

Many cooks find dry and crumbling meat patties on the pan a nightmare. There are many tricks to achieving juicy and tender patties, but one incredibly simple and effective method also allows you to prepare the patties without eggs and bread crumbs.

Is it even possible? Preparing patties without eggs and bread crumbs is indeed possible and doesn't require many complications. Just add one ingredient. My family loves it when I prepare patties this way.

Some people add soaked bread to the meat mixture. However, the water in the bread can spoil the structure of the patties, causing them to crumble in the pan during frying. A better choice is bread soaked in milk, eliminating the unpleasant smell of meat.

If you are wondering what to add to meat patties instead of eggs and bread crumbs, be sure to try using raw potato. One finely grated potato is sufficient for one pound of ground meat. This addition, similar to bread, gives the patties delicacy, and the starch contained in the potatoes will be an excellent binding ingredient. Therefore, eggs will also be unnecessary.

Ingredients:              

• 1 lb ground beef and pork mix
• 1 large potato
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Marjoram, salt, pepper
• Parsley
• Bread crumbs for coating
• Oil for frying

Preparation:          

1. Peel the potato and grate it finely, then set aside the potato mixture in a sieve to remove excess water.
2. Combine the grated potatoes with the ground meat and add the starch that settles at the bottom of the container after draining the potato mixture.
3. Press the garlic through a garlic press, and grate the onion finely as well.
4. Add the onion and garlic to the potato and meat mixture. Add spices. Thoroughly knead the meat mixture, incorporating as much air as possible.
5. Form patties from the mixture, then coat them in bread crumbs and fry in well-heated oil.
6. Place the ready patties on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.