These Scandinavian Beef Patties offer a delightful twist on traditional meat dishes by incorporating sweet pickled beets and briny capers. The addition of mashed potato and egg yolk creates a tender, moist texture that holds together beautifully while adding a comforting, home-style richness. The subtle warmth of ground cloves complements the savory beef, creating a complex flavor profile that is both familiar and exotic. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a festive gathering, these patties are easy to prepare and pair wonderfully with simple sides like cucumber salad or whipped potatoes. A unique fusion of sweet, savory, and tangy notes that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Scandinavian Beef Patties With Beets And Cape
Description
These Scandinavian Beef Patties offer a delightful twist on traditional meat dishes by incorporating sweet pickled beets and briny capers. The addition of mashed potato and egg yolk creates a tender, moist texture that holds together beautifully while adding a comforting, home-style richness. The subtle warmth of ground cloves complements the savory beef, creating a complex flavor profile that is both familiar and exotic. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a festive gathering, these patties are easy to prepare and pair wonderfully with simple sides like cucumber salad or whipped potatoes. A unique fusion of sweet, savory, and tangy notes that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook potato until tender when pierced with tip of a sharp knife, about 20 minutes.
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Drain, peel, and mash potato with heavy cream, ground cloves, plus salt and pepper to taste.
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In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
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Add minced onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
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Stir cooked onion into the mashed potato mixture.
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Add ground sirloin and egg yolk to the potato mixture and mix well.
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Stir in finely chopped pickled beets and capers.
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Form mixture into 4 patties about 1-inch thick.
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Transfer patties to wax-paper-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
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Dredge patties in flour; shake off excess.
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In a large skillet, melt remaining butter in vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
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Add patties and cook until bottoms are browned, about 4 minutes.
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Turn and cook until desired doneness, about 5 minutes for medium.
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Serve these patties with whipped mashed potatoes and a cucumber salad.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 356.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.0g25%
- Saturated Fat 7.1g36%
- Cholesterol 117.6mg40%
- Sodium 100.5mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.2g3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
- Sugars 1.3g
- Protein 39.2g79%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
