New Zealand Meat Patties

Adapted from the complete round the world meat cookbook. feel free to reduce the amount of butter.

Combine beef , potato , onions , egg , cream , salt and pepper.

Mix well and shape into 12 thin patties.

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet.

Saute patties about 7-8 minutes.

Turn over and saute for 7-8 minutes more.

Remove and keep warm.

Melt remaining butter in skillet.

Whisk in flour.

Gradually add milk , whisking constantly.

Bring just to a boil , stirring constantly.

Reduce heat to low and cook 5 minutes.

Pour over the meat patties.

ground beef, potatoes, onions, egg, light cream, salt, pepper, butter, flour, milk