My preference is 50/50 combination of beef and pork.
2 slices white bread (remove crusts)
1/3 cup milk
1 1/2 pounds ground meat
1 onion (medium) grated
1 clove of garlic (It's a minimum. Try more to your taste)
1 tsp seasoned salt
½ tsp Cajun seasoning
1/3 cup of water (varies)
2 tablespoonfuls chopped parsley
2 tablespoonfuls chopped dill
Dry bread crumbs
Oil or butter (or their mix in any proportion) for frying
Put bread into milk for a few minutes. Squeeze the bread to remove milk and put the bread into a large bowl. Add the meat to the bread along with the onion, garlic, water and egg. Mix well.
Form the mixture into oval patties about 3 inches long. Place the bread crumbs on a cutting board. Roll the patties in the crumbs, flattening them lightly as you roll.
In a large skillet heat oil or butter over medium heat. Put patties to the skillet and fry until richly browned on both sides. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes. Prick a patty with a tip of the knife. If juices still run red, cook a little more. Repeat the procedure with rest of the patties, adding more oil or butter if necessary.
Enjoy with mashed potatoes and a half sour pickle (optional).