Hambāgu

Patties

Makes 4 large patties. Total time is about 25-35 minutes.

• 2 pounds ground beef, or a beef-and-pork blend
• 1 onion, very finely minced
• 1 egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup milk
• Salt and black pepper

Sauce

• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Splash of stock, optional

Method

1. Mix the breadcrumbs and milk.
2. Combine the meat, onion, egg, soaked breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix only until cohesive; overmixing makes the patties dense.
4. Form four oval patties. Press a shallow indentation into each center.
5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Sear the patties for 4-5 minutes per side.
7. Remove the patties.
8. Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, butter, and optional stock to the skillet.
9. Stir and simmer until glossy.
10. Return the patties and simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes, until cooked through.