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Menu Plan for Winter I: Week 5, Wednesday
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Beef Patties with Caramelized Onions
Fried Potatoes
Braised Cauliflower with Bacon
Cooking time: 35 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for instructions
Burgers and Fries..... Sort of....
Beef Patties with Caramelized Onions
Total time: 35 minutes
We use 10oz and make 2 nice burgers. If you want more meat just increase everything else (not the caramelized onions) proportionately.
Ingredients:
- 10oz (300gr) ground beef
- 2 tbs bread crumbs
- 1 tbs Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tbs red wine (or beef stock or ketchup
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 medium onions
- 2 tbs butter
- 1 tbs brown sugar
- 2 tsp Dijon-style mustard
Instructions:
- Mix bread crumbs, mustard, red wine, garlic powder and thyme.
- Add beef and mix thoroughly - hands are best. Shape into 2 or 3 patties.
- Cut onions in half then into 1/4 inch (.65cm) think slices.
- Heat butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Uncover onions and sauté until browned, stirring frequently, another 15 minutes.
- Add patties (moving onions out of the way but leave in pan) and sauté 5 - 7 minutes per side.
- Remove burgers and keep warm.
- Add sugar and mustard to onions and stir until well blended and sugar is melted.
- Spoon over burgers and serve.
Fried Potatoes
Total time: 30 minutes
Another simple dish that is often overlooked.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 tsp butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Cut the potatoes: slice the long way, first in half, then in half again. Now slice (the short way) about 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat oil and butter in large nonstick skillet. Add potatoes and sauté until browned, tender and a little crispy, stirring and flipping as needed.
- Salt & pepper if desired, and serve.
Braised Cauliflower with Bacon
Total time: 25 minutes
For years I only steamed cauliflower. I'm discovering other methods work equally well, with delicious results.
Ingredients:
- 2 slices bacon, 1oz (30gr)
- 1/3 medium head cauliflower
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions:
- Cut bacon into matchsticks.
- In a small skillet or medium saucepan, sauté bacon until crisp.
- Cut cauliflower into bite size florets and stems.
- When bacon is cooked, add cauliflower, water and stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 10 - 12 minutes or just until done, being careful not to overcook.
- Uncover pan, increase heat to cook down any remaining water and serve.
Cooking schedule: 30 minutes |
Sauté bacon, small skillet |
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