BURGERS
2 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, minced
3 tbsp minced fresh parsley
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tbsp flour
1 butter for frying
2 large onions, thinly sliced in
1 rings
Directions
Combine burger ingredients and shape into 6 patties. Fry in melted
butter until desired doneness. Remove and keep warm. Fry onions in
pan drippings until golden.
Taste of Home Ground Beef Collection 1996 Edition
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: German
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