Tear the bread slices into small pieces and place them in a bowl.
Pour the milk over the bread pieces and let them soak for 5-10 minutes until softened.
Squeeze out any excess milk from the bread, then mash the bread into a paste.
In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, mashed bread, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
If using the optional egg and dried herbs, add them to the bowl now.
Mix everything together thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into small patties, about 1.5-2 cm thick.
Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
Carefully place the patties in the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook in batches if necessary.
Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through the center.
Serve hot with your favourite simple sides!
💡 Pro Tips:
- 🔥 Make sure your pan isn't too hot! Medium heat is your friend for cooking these patties through without burning.
- 🧊 Made too many? Cooked patties freeze like a charm! Let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container or bag.
- 🧅 Feeling adventurous? Finely grated onion or carrot can be mixed into the meat mixture before forming patties for extra moisture and flavor!
