Recipe summary
A recipe is merely words on paper; a guideline, a starting point from which to improvise. It cannot pretend to replace the practiced hand and telling glance of a watchful cook. For that reason, this is also an account of what happens when I make this dish, so you’ll understand each step. Of course when you cook it once, it becomes yours, so personalize it a bit. Add more of an ingredient you like or less of something you don’t like. Try substituting one ingredient for another. Remember words have no flavour, you have to add your own!
Over the years I’ve tried experimenting with many additions to the classic burger, and I’ve discovered that most just don’t work. One thing that does work is shredded meat from a tender beef stew. It adds a rich layer of beefy flavour and texture that I love! Just the thing to serve with my all-time favourite spud, smashed potatoes!
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6
Ingredients
Burgers
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2
pounds
of ground beef
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1
onion, minced
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1
cup
of shredded beef from leftover beef stew or canned beef stew, optional
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2
tablespoons
of dried oregano
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Salt and pepper
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6
ounces
of blue cheese, crumbled
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6
large buns, sliced in half
Potatoes
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6
baking potatoes
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6
tablespoons
of extra virgin olive oil
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2
tablespoons
of whole fennel seeds
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Salt and pepper