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 BBS: The GWE BBS [ASV/CIN]
Date: 05-09-29 (10 19)             Number: 400
From: JAYBEE #164 @15490*3         Refer#: NONE
  To: ALL                           Recvd: YES 
Subj: Something Wicked This Way      Conf: (37) Home Cooki
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All:

     I have been a long-time appreciator of fine hamburgers, as is anyone,
but I am tired of the same old fried job. So I have been experimenting in
the past, and I believe I have been inspired. If you like burgers, try
this:

     - extra-lean beef
     - stew powder preparation
     - cream cheese
     - green onions
     - garlic
     - mushrooms
     - onions
     - fresh keiser or similar rolls.


     In a bowl melt about a teaspoon of cream cheese for each burger. Chop
some green onions and mix with the cheese, with a touch of garlic to taste.
Prepare two very thin patties for every burger. Dab a thin layer of melted
cream cheese preparation onto a patty, cover with the other one, and pinch
the sides. Prepare the stew mixture in a frying pan. Add the mushrooms and
additional seasonings if necessary (envelope stew mix can be boring; I
usually add fine herbs and peppercorns). Put in the patties, and simmer on
low heat until well done (at least 30 min). Serve in the keiser buns with
onions and the mushrooms. If you like it hot, use red onions.

     By cooking it this way you can use very lean meat without oil or
butter, and it won't be dry. The meat cooks evenly and takes on the rich
taste of the gravy mixture. Of course, no one said you can't cook regular
burgers this way too.

     Let me know what you think.