Polish Hamburgers
Pork-and-beef patties with crackers and vegetables are seared, then simmered in creamy mushroom gravy flavored with Worcestershire sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers, crushed
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 small yellow onion, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup butter (for sauce)
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef stock
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine pork, beef, saltines, milk, eggs, onion, bell pepper, dill, garlic powder, parsley, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Form into six 2-inch-thick patties. Place on lined baking sheet and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear patties in batches until browned on both sides. Set aside.
- Add remaining 1/4 cup butter to skillet. Add mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. Cook until mushrooms are soft.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually stir in beef stock. Bring to simmer.
- Return patties to pan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Uncover, stir in sour cream, and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
This Polish-style dish is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cool evening. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pattiesCalories: 660kcalCarbohydrates: 18.3gProtein: 32.3gFat: 45.8gSaturated Fat: 20.8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 1083mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 3g