Finnish Ground Beef Patties in Mustard and Cream Sauce
Juicy Finnish ground beef patties served in a creamy mustard sauce. It is a classic home-style dish that’s simple, hearty, and full of flavor. The golden-browned patties are simmered in a smooth cream and Dijon mustard sauce, perfect with potatoes or steamed vegetables like carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower.
Ingredients
For the patties:
- 400 g ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp bread crumbs
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¾ tsp Salt or to taste
- 1 tsp White pepper or to taste
- 1 tsp Black pepper or to taste
- 1 tbsp butter for frying
- 1 tbsp oil for frying
For the sauce:
- Pan juices from the patties
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 100 ml beef broth
- 200 ml cream
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard or to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Mix together the ground beef, chopped onion, egg, bread crumbs, Dijon mustard, salt, and both peppers until well combined. Let rest for about 10 minutes so the bread crumbs absorb moisture.
- Shape the mixture into 4–5 patties. Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the patties until well browned and caramelized on both sides, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the finely chopped onion until soft. Add the broth and stir to loosen any browned bits from the bottom. Pour in the cream and simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the Dijon mustard at the end, then taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Return the patties to the pan and let them heat through in the sauce for a couple of minutes.
- Serve hot with mashed or boiled potatoes, fries, or steamed vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower.
Notes
Let the patty mixture rest for 10–15 minutes before shaping. This helps the texture stay tender and juicy.
Fry the patties in a mix of butter and oil for the best caramelization and flavor.
Taste the sauce before adding extra salt; depending on the broth and mustard, it may already be well seasoned.
These Finnish-style patties pair beautifully with mashed or boiled potatoes, fries, or a mix of steamed vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, or carrots.
For a fresh contrast to the rich sauce, serve with something tangy like pickled beets or cucumbers and a simple green salad.