Bought a packet of minced beef marinated in Italian spices to go with pasta. Forgot to get pasta. Change it to go with bread rolls, eggs, and cos lettuces. Thanks to God, I got eggs, bread rolls and cos lettuces.
Google: “Beef patties are flat, round cakes of ground beef, typically used in hamburgers or served as a standalone dish. They are often seasoned and can be cooked by pan-frying, grilling, or baking. They are typically formed into a circular shape and flattened into a patty, making them suitable for burgers. While beef patties are commonly associated with hamburgers, they can also be enjoyed on their own, sometimes served with a side of vegetables or other accompaniments. Beef patties can be seasoned with a variety of spices, herbs, and other ingredients to enhance their flavour.”
I combined the 4 small balls of minced beef and shaped it into round as much as a beef burger to fit into my bread roll. I must have chili sauce to go with it. My simple creative dinner is satisfying comforting and delicious. Let’s cook!!!
Ingredients
1 packet Italian meat balls
3 bread rolls, cut into half
3 eggs
1-3 Tbs milk
1/2 onion, sliced
oil
butter
cos lettuce
chili sauce or tomato sauce
Method
Wash your hands clean and dry. Open the packet of meat balls. Take 4 meat balls mix them to combine shape into round shapes and flatten to at least 1/2 inch thick for even cooking. Place them on a line baking tray. Repeat with the remaining meat balls.
Using a cast iron pan or heavy based pan. Preheat it over medium high heat. Add a small amount of oil and 1 Tsp butter if using to the pan, just enough to prevent sticking. Place the patties in the hot pan, being careful not to overcrowd it.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side for a medium-rare, or longer depending on desired doneness. Avoid pressing down on the patties, as this can squeeze out juices. I cooked mine: medium, cook for 4-5 minutes per side. To flip over I use spatula. This will help you flip the patties without losing the flavourful crust. Let the patties rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow the juices to redistribute.
While patties are cooking, beat the eggs and milk in a bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Then heat another pan with some oil and allow the oil to get hot before tilting the pan to coat it in an even layer of oil. Add the sliced onion, cook for 2-4 minutes until slightly caramelized, soft and fragrant; stirring often to brown evenly.
Use spatula to spread the onion evenly in the pan. Pour the egg mixture into the pan — the edges should be pop and sizzle. Let sit, undisturbed, for 15 to 20 seconds (the eggs should be beginning to set around the edges). Use a rubber spatula to push the eggs and sliced onion around the perimeter of the pan in a circular motion, tilting the pan slightly, if needed, so that the runny eggs in the center run out to the perimeter until eggs and sliced onion are cook at the bottom. Check by lifting up the edges using spatula. Then using a plate that is the same size as pan; cover the pan and flip over to the plate. Gently slide back the egg to continue cooking the other side. Let sit, undisturbed, for 20 to 30 seconds.
Then butter the 3 bread rolls, in another pan, lightly oil on low-medium heat. Then place the bread rolls with butter side down to lightly brown. Next plate the base of bread roll in the center of plate. Followed by 2 lettuces, and chili sauce. Then divide the eggs to three equal portions and place on top of the lettuces with chili sauce.
Now place the cooked beef patties; each on the prepared plate with bread rolls, lettuces and chili sauce, divided eggs. Lastly 2 more lettuces and my favourite lots of chili sauce. The picture above is mine; I open up the top bread roll to show what I have on the base of the bread roll. My parents prefer with tomato sauce. Enjoy with a cold beer!!!
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