RICH REDS RECIPES
Hearty and quick, with the comfort food attributes of meatloaf or a good burger.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 14 minutes
Serves 4
1 lb. ground beef
2 slices bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces
2 eggs
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
4 TB. Canola oil
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp. salt
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Mix ground beef, bread, eggs, and onion into patties, roll in breadcrumbs, and fry each cake in oil for 10 minutes or until done, turning once. Remove meat cakes from skillet to serving plates. To remaining oil and pan drippings add milk, sour cream, and salt. Mix thoroughly, scraping up any bits attached to the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to low, and heat for 4 minutes, and pour over the cakes.
Serve with boiled new potatoes, dill, and salt.
This classic and simple recipe is hearty and delicious.
Prep time: 4 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Serves 6
2 lbs. lamb chops
1 TB. crushed garlic
2 TB. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried rosemary
Preheat the grill. Place lamb chops in a large bowl or shallow dish. Mix crushed garlic, olive oil, salt, and rosemary. Pour over chops, and turn to coat. Place chops on grill over flame. Cook for 12 minutes or until done, turning frequently.
Serve with potatoes or fresh bread, sauteed vegetables, and a glass of rich Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.
I usually make these burgers with ground lamb, but the basic concept is the same with ground poultry, pork, or beef. Don't forget that the more spice you use, the more competition your burgers will give to your wine.
The seasonings are flexible for ground meats, although based on your taste you might find some work better than others with a particular ingredient. My preferences:
For lamb, rosemary is a natural.
For poultry, I like basil.
For pork, I use garlic, rosemary, and oregano.
For ground beef, onions, black pepper, and cumin.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4
2 tsp. olive oil
1 lb. ground lamb
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. dried rosemary
1 egg
In a bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients. (If you're not squeamish, the best way to do this is with your hands!) Shape into round, flat patties approximately 21/2 inches in diameter. If mixture is too moist, add 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook burgers in the skillet, adding as many as can easily fit without touching each other. Cook for 10 minutes or until done, turning once.
These burgers are terrific served on a bun with cheese, sliced sweet onion, fresh tomato slices, crispy lettuce, and ketchup. They are also great just topped with ketchup, served with bread and salad, for a quick and flavorful meal.
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