Making burgers from beef pâté (Rinderpastete) is an innovative and flavorful twist on traditional burgers. Beef pâté is a rich, seasoned mixture of ground beef and fat, often with added spices and sometimes liver. For this recipe, we'll use beef pâté to form the burger patties, giving them a unique, savory depth of flavor.
Ingredients:
For the Beef Pâté Burgers:
- 500g beef pâté (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (optional, for binding)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for texture)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced (optional, for extra flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray (for frying)
For Serving:
- Burger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- Red onion slices
- Cheese slices (optional, for cheeseburgers)
- Ketchup, mustard, or other condiments of choice
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Beef Pâté Mixture:
- Mix Ingredients: If your beef pâté is very smooth and spreadable, it can be helpful to mix in an egg and breadcrumbs to give the patties a firmer texture. Combine the beef pâté with the egg, breadcrumbs, and optional ingredients (onion, garlic) in a bowl.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix until everything is well combined.
2. Shape the Patties:
- Form Patties: Divide the mixture into portions and shape them into burger patties. You can use your hands or a burger press to get even shapes.
- Chill (Optional): For better handling, chill the patties in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before cooking. This helps them hold their shape better.
3. Cook the Patties:
- Heat the Pan: Heat olive oil or spray a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook Patties: Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are nicely browned and cooked through. If using cheese, add a slice on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover the pan to melt it.
4. Assemble the Burgers:
- Toast Buns: Optionally, toast the burger buns in the skillet or oven until they are golden and slightly crispy.
- Build the Burger: Place each cooked patty on the bottom half of a bun. Add desired toppings such as lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and condiments.
- Top and Serve: Place the top bun on each burger and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Pâté Texture: If your pâté is very smooth or fatty, mixing in the egg and breadcrumbs will help stabilize the patties. If it's already firm, you might not need these additions.
- Cooking Method: You can also grill the patties if you prefer that method.
- Garnishes: Feel free to get creative with garnishes and condiments to suit your taste.
Enjoy your gourmet burgers with a twist of beef pâté!
