Bitoks of Beef

Directions

1. 1
   Put the beef in a mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small saucepan and add 3/4 cup of the onions.
3. 3
   Cook, stirring often, about 3 minutes without browning.
4. 4
   Let cool.
5. 5
   Combine the cooked onions, 1 cup of the bread crumbs, egg and milk and add to the beef.
6. 6
   Add salt and pepper and blend well with the hands.
7. 7
   Divide the mixture into 8 portions of more or less equal weight.
8. 8
   Shape each portion into a ball.
9. 9
   Flatten each ball into a patty and coat each with remaining bread crumbs.
10. 10
    Heat the oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold all the rounds in one layer.
11. 11
    Cook until well browned on one side, about 3 minutes.
12. 12
    Turn and cook about 3 minutes on the second side.
13. 13
    Transfer bitoks to a warm platter.
14. 14
    Heat a smaller skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
15. 15
    Add the remaining 1/4 cup chopped onions and cook until wilted.
16. 16
    Add the paprika and stir.
17. 17
    Add the vinegar and beef broth.
18. 18
    Bring to a boil.
19. 19
    Add the heavy cream and sour cream, stirring.
20. 20
    Cook about 1 minute or less.
21. 21
    There should be about 3/4 cup of sauce.
22. 22
    Pour over the bitoks and dot the center of each with 1/2 teaspoon parsley.
23. 23
    Serve immediately.