Karbonader (Lean Beef Patties) with Caramelized Onions
Recipe Details
Beef Norway Area

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Karbonader (Lean Beef Patties) with Caramelized Onions

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

Instructions

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