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Keto Russian Kotleti

Keto Russian Kotleti (With Keto Bread)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Russian, Ukrainian
Servings 9
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients
  

Keto Russian Kotleti (With Keto Bread), Makes 9 Kotleti

  • 1 lbs Medium Ground Pork Or Any Ground Meat of Your Choice; Pork or Ground Chicken
  • 1 Slice of Carbonaut Keto Bread Or Any Low Carb Keto Bread of Your Choice.
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 Onion Grated.
  • 2-3 Tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 Clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt To Taste.
  • 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper To Taste.
  • Oil For Frying. I use about 2/3 of a cup of oil for frying. The kotleti generally absorb about 2-4 tbsp of the oil.

Keto Russian Kotleti (With Zucchini), Makes 9 Kotleti

  • 1 Medium Zucchini Approx. 125g. Grated and Well Drained.
  • 1/2 Onion Grated.
  • 1 Tbsp Mayo
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt To Taste.
  • 1/4 Tsp Pepper To Taste.
  • Oil For Frying. I use about 2/3 of a cup of oil for frying. The kotleti generally absorb about 2-4 tbsp of the oil.

Instructions
 

Keto Russian Kotleti (With Keto Bread), Makes 9 Kotleti

  • Toasted the keto bread and shred with your hands or in a food processor.
  • Soak the shredded bread in the heavy whipping cream and allow to sit while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  • Grate the onion and place in a large mixing bowl. NOTE: To make this recipe taste the best, make sure to grate the onion, not diced.
  • Add the ground pork (or meat of your choice), egg, garlic, soaked bread crumbs, salt and pepper to the mixing bowl with the grated onion. Combine thoroughly.
  • Using a 1/4 cup, scoop the filling and form into a meat patty. Repeat until all of the kotleti are formed. Make about 9 kotleti.
  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  • Working in batches, fry the kotleti for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temp reaches 145°F.
  • Serve warm with sauce of your choice such as sour cream or ketchup. We like ours with sour cream mixed with sriracha!

Keto Russian Kotleti (With Zucchini), Makes 9 Kotleti

  • Grate the zucchini and squeeze out as much moisture as possible with a kitchen towel. NOTE: You will need to do this a couple of times, until almost completely dry.
  • Grate the onion and place in a large mixing bowl. NOTE: To make this recipe taste the best, make sure to grate the onion, not diced.
  • Add the ground pork (or meat of your choice), egg, garlic, grated zucchini, salt and pepper to the mixing bowl with the grated onion. Combine thoroughly.
  • Using a 1/4 cup, scoop the filling and form into a meat patty. Repeat until all of the kotleti are formed. Make about 9 kotleti.
  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  • Working in batches, fry the kotleti for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temp reaches 145°F.
  • Serve warm with sauce of your choice such as sour cream or ketchup. We like ours with sour cream mixed with sriracha!
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Information with Keto Bread (Per Kotleti): 
  • 155 Calories
  • 1.4g Carbohydrates
  • 0.8g Fiber
  • 11.1g Fat
  • 9.9g Protein 
 
Net Carbs: 0.6g Carbs / Serving 
 
Nutrition Information with Zucchini (Per Kotleti): 
  • 149 Calories
  • 1g Carbohydrates
  • 0.8g Fiber
  • 10.7g Fat
  • 9.5g Protein 
 
Net Carbs: 0.3g Carbs / Serving