Punajuuripihvit -- Finnish Beet Steaks

Sydney Mike's Note:

This recipe was found in the 1973 cookbook, Scandinavian Cooking.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (16 ounce) can beets , sliced, drained
• 1 egg , lightly beaten
• ½ cup breadcrumbs , fine, dry
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley , chopped

Directions:

1. Dip beets in beaten egg, then sprinkle half of the bread crumbs onto a paper towel. Place beet slices on the crumbs & sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
2. In a skillet, over medium-low heat, melt butter, then saute beet slices, turning to brown each side, about 3 minutes for each side.
3. Place on a serving platter & sprinkle with lemon juice & parsley.

Reviews

[Julie B's Hive]

Fantastic! This recipe should be on every can of sliced beets that leaves the factories!!! Didn't have plain so I used seasoned crumbs and though we tried sprinkling with the lemon juice both hubby and myself preferred it without. Either way this is a blue-ribbon winner in my book. Made for Aussie RS#30

[Cookgirl]

Very unusual way to prepare beets. *Fresh* golden beets subbed for red and I made
a small batch. The beets were partially roasted, cooled, sliced then followed the recipe as indicated. I don't know if I would like the recipe as well using canned beets although CG does have a secret love for canned beets. Thanks for posting. I probably would never have tried this recipe if it hadn't been for the Best of 2011 tag game.

[mersaydees]

I agree with Julie B's Hive that this recipe should be available on the label of canned beets. Deliciously different! I still need to work on my presentation; however, I'm getting there! Thanks, Sydney Mike! Made for PRMR tag game.