VEAL AND PORK BURGERS WITH PAPRIKA SAUCE

Veal and Pork Burgers With Paprika Sauce image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground veal
1/2 pound lean ground pork
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon corn or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons pepper vodka
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

Place the veal and pork in a mixing bowl.
Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan and add 3/4 cup chopped onion and paprika. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, about 3 minutes without browning. Let cool.
Combine the ground meats, cooked onions, 1 cup of the bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of the chicken broth, the nutmeg, cumin, salt and pepper. Blend well with your hands.
Divide the mixture into 8 portions of equal weight. Shape each portion into a ball. Flatten each into a patty and coat the patties with the remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
Heat the corn oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the patties in one layer. Cook the patties until lightly browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook about 3 minutes on the second side or until done. Transfer the patties to a warm platter and keep them warm.
Meanwhile, heat a smaller skillet and add the butter and the remaining 1/4 cup chopped onions. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until wilted. Add the vodka, vinegar, remaining 1/2 cup broth and bring to a boil. Add the sour cream and tomato paste. Cook about 2 minutes. Add the dill and lemon juice, blend well with a wire whisk and pour over the patties. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 599, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 818 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram