Meat Patties in Tomato Sauce in a Skillet
With this delicious dish any side will shine in a new way! Meat patties in tomato sauce in a skillet are very similar to a childhood dish from school cafeterias. Made at home, they turn out juicy and tender, and the thick, fragrant sauce is a perfect addition to any side.
Updated : 10 December, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
Meat
500 grams
Pork and beef mince
1
Onion
1
Eggs
30 grams
White bread
1 tablespoon
Sour cream
3 tablespoon
Wheat flour
4 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Sauce
250 milliliters
Water
3 tablespoon
Sour cream
2 tablespoon
Tomato paste
1 tablespoon
Wheat flour
0.5 teaspoon
Sugar
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Take mixed ground meat, pork with beef. Use sour cream with 20% fat. The tomato paste can be replaced with ketchup or fresh tomatoes.
Step 2
First cut the crust off the bread roll (for patties it’s better to use slightly stale bread - it absorbs meat juices better and makes the patties juicier). Crumble the soft part into a small bowl and pour in a little water or milk. Leave for 10 minutes so the bread softens.
Step 3
Peel the onion and grate it on a fine grater - this will also make the patties juicier and the sauce more aromatic.
Step 4
Squeeze the soaked bread and add it to the ground meat. Add a spoonful of sour cream and crack in the egg. Salt and pepper the mixture. Knead the meat very well so the mixture becomes uniform and dense.
Step 5
Shape round patties from the meat mixture.
Step 6
How to make the sauce for patties with tomato paste? In a small bowl mix water, sour cream, tomato paste and a spoonful of flour. Be sure to add a little sugar - it neutralizes the acidity of the tomato paste. Salt and pepper the sauce.
Step 7
Place a skillet over medium heat, pour in the frying oil. Coat the shaped patties in flour. Lay them into the hot oil.
Step 8
Fry the patties on both sides until golden brown.
Step 9
Pour the prepared sauce over the patties. Reduce the heat to low. Simmer the patties in the sauce for 20-25 minutes. The exact time will depend on the size of your patties.
Step 10
During simmering the sauce may boil down a little; keep an eye on it and add some hot water if necessary.
Step 11
Serve the patties with any side dish you like. Enjoy your meal!
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