Karbonader (Lean Beef Patties) with Caramelized Onions
Karbonader are a popular Norwegian beef patty made minced meat that has 5% or less fat. They're usually eaten with caramelized onions, potatoes, stewed peas, and brown sauce, or served over a slice of bread, often topped with a fried egg.
Ingredients
- 2 onions
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 lb ground beef (5% fat)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tbsp potato starch ((or cornstarch))
- 50 ml water
- 2 tbsp butter ((for frying))
Instructions
- 1
Grate half an onion and set aside. Slice the rest of the onions and fry in butter on low/medium heat until caramelized.
- 2
In a bowl, mix together ground beef, grated onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, potato/corn starch, and water.
- 3
Form into a sausage and cut 6 patties. Using a knife make a light grid pattern in each patty.
- 4
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 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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