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Scandinavian Beef Patties With Beets & Cape

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These unique Scandinavian-style beef patties offer a delightful twist on traditional meat dishes by incorporating finely chopped pickled beets and briny capers. The savory ground sirloin is bound with a creamy, aromatic mashed potato mixture seasoned with ground cloves and saut&# 195;©ed onions, creating a tender and flavorful patty. The result is a rich, satisfying meal with complex textures and a balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes. Perfect for a hearty lunch or a rustic dinner, these patties are easy to prepare and pair wonderfully with simple sides like cucumber salad or extra mashed potatoes. A wonderful way to use up leftover beets and explore Nordic flavors.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 551.9
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These unique Scandinavian-style beef patties offer a delightful twist on traditional meat dishes by incorporating finely chopped pickled beets and briny capers. The savory ground sirloin is bound with a creamy, aromatic mashed potato mixture seasoned with ground cloves and saut&# 195;©ed onions, creating a tender and flavorful patty. The result is a rich, satisfying meal with complex textures and a balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes. Perfect for a hearty lunch or a rustic dinner, these patties are easy to prepare and pair wonderfully with simple sides like cucumber salad or extra mashed potatoes. A wonderful way to use up leftover beets and explore Nordic flavors.
Ingredients
  • 1 Medium Russet potato (about
  • 2 tablespoon Heavy cream
  • 1 pn Ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoon Butter
  • 1 Small Onion; minced
  • 1 pound Ground sirloin
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 1/2 cup Finely chopped pickled beets
  • 1 tablespoon Capers
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook potato until tender when pierced with tip of a sharp knife, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2
    Drain, peel, and mash potato with heavy cream and ground cloves plus salt and pepper to taste.
  3. 3
    In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
  4. 4
    Add minced onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  5. 5
    Stir the sautéed onion into the mashed potato.
  6. 6
    Add ground sirloin and egg yolk to the potato mixture and mix well.
  7. 7
    Stir in finely chopped pickled beets and capers.
  8. 8
    Form mixture into 4 patties about 1-inch thick.
  9. 9
    Transfer patties to a wax-paper-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  10. 10
    Dredge chilled patties in flour; shake off excess.
  11. 11
    In a large skillet, melt remaining butter in vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  12. 12
    Add patties and cook until bottoms are browned, about 4 minutes.
  13. 13
    Turn patties and cook until desired doneness is reached, about 5 minutes for medium.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 551.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.4g36%
Saturated Fat 8.7g44%
Cholesterol 252.6mg85%
Sodium 129.9mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 33.3g12%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g11%
Sugars 3.8g
Protein 44.6g90%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serve these patties with whipped mashed potatoes and a cucumber salad.

Variation: You can use this mixture to make meatballs instead of patties. They go nicely with a dipping sauce made of sour cream blended with a bit of the liquid from the pickled beets.

Safety: Ensure ground meat is cooked to a safe internal temperature.

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