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Karbonader (Lean Beef Patties) with Caramelized Onions

Name: Karbonader (Lean Beef Patties) with Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Norwegian
Ingredients: 2 onions, half grated; remainder sliced; 1 tablespoon butter, for caramelizing onions; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 tbs cornstarch; 50 ml water; 2 tblsp butter, for frying patties; potatoes, to taste; peas, stewed, to taste; brown sauce, to taste; 1 slice bread

Norwegian-style lean beef patties seasoned with nutmeg, served with sweet caramelized onions.

35 min
210 kcal
Norwegian

Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

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Karbonader (Lean Beef Patties) with Caramelized Onions

Ingredients

For 6 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Grate half an onion and set aside.
Step 2:
Slice the remaining onions and fry them in butter over low to medium heat until caramelized.
Step 3:
In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, grated onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cornstarch, and water.
Step 4:
Form the mixture into a sausage shape.
Step 5:
Cut the sausage into 6 patties.
Step 6:
Use a knife to make a light grid pattern in each patty.
Step 7:
Brown both sides of the karbonader in butter over high heat.
Step 8:
Reduce the heat to low and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes.
2–3 min
Step 9:
Serve the karbonader and onions with potatoes, stewed peas, and brown sauce for dinner, or on a slice of bread for lunch or a snack.