Ground Veal Burgers
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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467 | Calories |
34g | Fat |
8g | Carbs |
32g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 467 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 34g | 44% |
Saturated Fat 16g | 78% |
Cholesterol 159mg | 53% |
Sodium 351mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 2% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 32g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 1% |
Calcium 47mg | 4% |
Iron 2mg | 13% |
Potassium 313mg | 7% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
If you enjoy a good burger and like veal, having a veal burger is a totally different sensory experience. It's a richer, more pronounced taste, and the meat is tender. These are put together simply with lemon juice, butter, and spices such as nutmeg and black pepper. You might not think of nutmeg in a savory way, but it pops up in all kinds of recipes that don't involve baking. The ingredients come together to add flavor and juiciness to these veal patties.
You can make these burgers easily on a weeknight or freeze them for future use. They're delicious served in buns along with your favorite burger fixings and french fries. Or you can serve them as patties with a side of noodles, roasted potatoes, and a green salad.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds ground veal
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, or margarine
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Dash ground black pepper
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons water
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1/2 cup fine, dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
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2 tablespoons olive oil
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Combine ground veal, butter, lemon juice, salt, nutmeg, and pepper.
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Shape into 6 veal patties.
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In a shallow bowl, mix together the egg and water.
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Dip patties into egg and water mixture then into breadcrumbs.
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Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Brown coated veal patties on both sides in hot oil; reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes, or until veal patties are done.
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Serve as is with potatoes or other side dishes, or as a burger in a sandwich.
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Variations
Anything you put on a regular ground beef burger, you can put on a veal burger, but these are some of our favorite suggestions.
- Caramelized onions
- Sautéed mushrooms with thyme
- Topped with mixed greens, such as baby spinach or arugula
- Add a strong cheese, such as goat, provolone, or even blue cheese
How to Store and Freeze Veal Burgers
You can make these patties and freeze them ahead of time, or simply make extra (double the recipe, perhaps when you make it) so you'll have some in the freezer for future meals.
These burgers, if wrapped, in the refrigerator. Reheat on a hot skillet or serve it cold, alongside a salad.
You can also freeze cooked veal burgers for up to three months. Defrost them in the refrigerator. They're best the day they're made, however.