by Maryquitecontrary
Maryquitecontrary's Notes:
1 pound ground beef Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 pound ground pork Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup chopped white mushrooms Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon allspice Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground is best Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons butter Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons capers Ask a question about this ingredient
1 egg Ask a question about this ingredient
salt and pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup carmelized onions Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup carmelized red peppers Ask a question about this ingredient
Mix beef, pork, egg, 1/2 chopped mushrooms, capers, allspice, nutmeg and parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
Ask a question about this stepShape into burger patties.
Ask a question about this stepHeat butter and olive oil in a large skillet.
Ask a question about this stepBrown burgers at medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, till crispy and dark on the outside.
Ask a question about this stepRemove burgers to a platter, set aside and keep warm; reserve the oil and drippings in the skillet; prepare the sauce.
Ask a question about this step1 cup sour cream Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup beef broth Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup white wine Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 cup chopped white mushrooms Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon nutmeg Ask a question about this ingredient
1 shallot, finely diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground Ask a question about this ingredient
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.
Ask a question about this stepTurn the heat to high, add the wine, and stir until the wine has burned off.
Ask a question about this stepAdd 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.
Ask a question about this stepAssemble the burgers on the buns, topping with sauce and carmelized onions and peppers. Share and enjoy!
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Michael is a food critic and established cookbook author -- Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking is the most recent addition to his vast body of work.
