Recipe

Swedish Meatball Burgers

Swedish Meatball Burgers
  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Beef Burgers
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    Maryquitecontrary's Notes:

    This is an adaptation of the classic Swedish meatball recipe that has been a family favorite for over 30 years.The recipe is very flexible, be creaive!

Serves 4

  1. Mix beef, pork, egg, 1/2 chopped mushrooms, capers, allspice, nutmeg and parmesan cheese in a large bowl.

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  2. Shape into burger patties.

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  3. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet.

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  4. Brown burgers at medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, till crispy and dark on the outside.

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  5. Remove burgers to a platter, set aside and keep warm; reserve the oil and drippings in the skillet; prepare the sauce.

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  1. On medium-high heat, saute the mushrooms and the shallot in skillet with the oil left from cooking the burgers, until mushrooms are soft and the shallot is transparent, approximately 8 minutes. Do not brown.

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  2. Turn the heat to high, add the wine, and stir until the wine has burned off.

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  3. Add the beef broth, sour cream, nutmeg and salt and pepper and simmer on low heat until the sauce is reduced by a least half. The consistency should be similar to ketchup or mustard.

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  4. Assemble the burgers on the buns, topping with sauce and carmelized onions and peppers. Share and enjoy!

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