Karbonader (Lean Beef Patties) with Caramelized Onions

Beef · Norway classic.

Ingredients

• 2 Onion
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 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

Method

1. Fry — Grate half an onion and set aside. Slice the rest of the onions and fry in butter on low/medium heat until caramelized. ▢
2. Mix together — In a bowl, mix together ground beef, grated onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, potato/corn starch, and water. ▢
3. Continue cooking — Form into a sausage and cut 6 patties. Using a knife make a light grid pattern in each patty. ▢
4. Fry — Brown both sides of the karbonader in butter on high heat, then turn down to low heat and fry for another 2 – 3 minutes. ▢
5. Serve — 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.

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