Bitoks of Beef

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Put the beef in a mixing bowl.

2. Step 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small saucepan and add ¾ cup of the onions. Cook, stirring often, about 3 minutes without browning. Let cool.

3. Step 3

   Combine the cooked onions, 1 cup of the bread crumbs, egg and milk and add to the beef. Add salt and pepper and blend well with the hands.

4. Step 4

   Divide the mixture into 8 portions of more or less equal weight. Shape each portion into a ball. Flatten each ball into a patty and coat each with remaining bread crumbs.

5. Step 5

   Heat the oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold all the rounds in one layer. Cook until well browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook about 3 minutes on the second side. Transfer bitoks to a warm platter.

6. Step 6

   Heat a smaller skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.

7. Step 7

   Add the remaining ¼ cup chopped onions and cook until wilted. Add the paprika and stir. Add the vinegar and beef broth. Bring to a boil. Add the heavy cream and sour cream, stirring. Cook about 1 minute or less. There should be about ¾ cup of sauce. Pour over the bitoks and dot the center of each with ½ teaspoon parsley. Serve immediately.