Swedish Beef a la Lindstrom

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            FOOD FUNNY
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I'm sure that reader Paul Barringer is far too nice a person for this
to be a true food funny:

How come people who lose weight never go looking for it? I was
chatting with a woman who is a friend of my wife. She told me that
she had been on very strict diet and had lost ten pounds in just
over two weeks. I said, "Turn around, I think it's following you"

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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Think of this as the Swedish version of the good ol' hamburger.
These can be made into small patties and served two or three to
a person, or larger versions can be made and topped with a fried
egg if desired.

Swedish Beef a la Lindstrom (Biff a la Lindstrom)

3 Tbs (45 ml) butter
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup (125 ml) heavy cream
1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped cooked or canned beets
1 Tbs (15 ml) finely chopped capers
1 Tbs (15 ml) cider vinegar
2 Tbs (30 ml) vegetable oil
4-6 fried eggs (optional)

Heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter in a small skillet over moderate
heat and saute the onion until tender but now brown, about 5
minutes. Combine with the ground beef, egg yolks, cream, beets,
capers, and vinegar in a bowl and stir to combine. Form into 12 to
16 small patties (or 4 to 6 larger patties if you plan to serve them
topped with fried eggs). Heat the remaining butter and oil in a large
heavy skillet over moderate heat and fry the patties until cooked
through, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. Serve topped with fried
eggs if desired. Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Thu Oct 27 08:56:19 2005