Karbonader (Lean Beef Patties) with Caramelized Onions

📝 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.