Classic German Hamburgers

Name: Classic German Hamburgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 medium onion, minced; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 large onions, thinly sliced, separated

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

The bit of nutmeg in the meat mixture adds a subtle Old World flavor to these patties. Serve them with your favorite potato recipe.—Virginia Biehler, Fremont, Ohio

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, thinly sliced, separated

Directions

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, parsley, eggs, seasonings and flour; mix well. Shape into six patties. Melt butter in a skillet; cook patties to desired doneness. Remove hamburgers to a serving platter and keep warm.
Cook onion rings in pan juices until soft and golden. Spoon onions and remaining cooking juices over hamburgers. Serve immediately.

The bit of nutmeg in the meat mixture adds a subtle Old World flavor to these patties. Serve them with your favorite potato recipe.—Virginia Biehler, Fremont, Ohio

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