biff a la lindstrom (swedish hamburgers)
categories:  Beef | International   

Ingredients:

• 1 Tb butter
• 2 Tb finely chopped onion
• 1lb lean ground beef
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 Tb capers, drained and chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tsp white vinegar
• 1/2 c. cream (or half & half in a pinch)
• 1/4 c. finely chopped drained beets, cooked or canned
• 2 Tb butter
• 2Tb vegetable oil
• 12-14 fried eggs, optional

Preparation:

• In a small pan, melt the 1 tablespoon of butter
• When the foam subsides, add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are soft and transparent, but not brown
• Scrape into a large bowl, add the meat, egg yolks, capers, salt, a few grindings of pepper and the white vinegar
• Mix together and moisten with the cream
• Then stir in the drained chopped beets
• Shape into 12 to 14 round patties, about 2-3" in diameter
• In a large skillet heat the remaining butter with the oil
• Cook the patties over moderately high heat for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until they are a deep brown
• Traditionally, the burgers are served with a fried egg set on top, but this is certainly optional.

reviews:

	i found this recipe a bit too salty, so I would suggest reducing the amount of salt listed in the ingredients
	Reviewed on 2008-02-27 by rubby