Bitokes a la Russe

 

 I can find a reference to this in a New York Times recipe, but the internet tells me these are called Russian Hamburgers.

Ingredients

1 lb ground hamburg steak

1 stick butter and more for cooking

salt and pepper

1 egg

flour

breadcrumbs

sour cream

Process

1. Combine meat and butter, mixing together. 

2. Season with salt and pepper. 

3. Form into patties

4. Beat one egg lightly. 

5. Dip patties in flour, then in egg, then in breadcrumbs.

6. Heat piece of butter in frying pan. 

7. Fry patties, turning often. 

8. Make a roux with butter and flour, add sour cream (1 pt), and don't let it boil. 

9. Pour over the Bitokes. 

10. Bake in a slow oven for 5 minutes.