Step 2

Meanwhile, fry the chopped onion in a splash of the oil for about 8 minutes, until soft and golden at the edges. Let it cool a little.

Step 3

Squeeze the milk out of the bread with your hands and drop the bread into a large bowl with the beef, the egg, the garlic, the marjoram and plenty of salt and pepper.

Step 4

Add the cooled onion and mix everything with your hands until it holds together evenly. Fry a teaspoon of it to taste the seasoning before you shape the rest.

Step 5

Divide the mixture into 8 and shape each piece into an oval patty about 2 cm thick.

Step 6

Tip the dried breadcrumbs into a shallow bowl and turn each patty in them until coated all over, including the edges.

Step 7

Heat the rest of the oil in a deep skillet and fry the patties in batches for 6–7 minutes a side, until the crust is deep brown and the center is cooked through.