Scandinavian Beef Patties With Beets And Cape

1 Medium russet potato (about

2 tb Heavy cream

1 pn Ground cloves

2 ts Butter

1 Small onion; minced

1 lb Ground sirloin

1 Egg yolk

1/2 c Finely chopped pickled beets

1 tb Capers

1/2 c Flour

1 tb Vegetable oil

In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook potato until tender when pierced with tip of a sharp knife, about 20 minutes. Drain, peel, and mash with heavy cream, and cloves plus salt and pepper to taste. In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir into mashed potato. Add ground sirloin and egg yolk to potato and mix well. Stir in pickled beets and capers. Form mixture into 4 patties about 1-inch thick. Transfer patties to wax-paper-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour. Dredge patties in flour; shake off excess. In a large skillet, melt remaining butter in oil over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until bottoms are browned, about 4 minutes. Turn and cook until desired doneness, about 5 minutes for medium. Source: 365 Ways To Cook Hamburger And Other Ground Meats Suggested Accompaniements Serve these patties with whipped mashed potatoes and a cucumber salad. I have also used the mixture to make meatballs. These go nicely with a dipping sauce made of sour cream blended with a bit of the liquid from the pickled beets.