Norwegian Burgers

Ingredients

 * 2 	tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 1 	medium onion, chopped
 * 1/4 	cup chopped pickled beets
 * 1/4 	cup chopped sweet gherkins
 * 2 lbs ground beef
 * 2 	eggs
 * 1/2 	teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 	teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
 * 3/4 	teaspoon chili powder
 * 12 	fluid ounces pilsner beer

Directions

 * Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil.
 * Add the onion and sauté approximately 8 minutes.
 * Add the beets, pickles, sauté for 3 minutes.
 * Combine the vegetable mixture with the beef, eggs, salt, pepper, chili powder, and 2 fluid ounces of the beer; mix well.
 * Shape the mixture into 6 patties.
 * Heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil.
 * Pan fry the patties approximately 6 to 7 minutes on each side for a medium burger.
 * Remove the patties from the pan and set aside.
 * Pour off the grease from the sauté pan.
 * Add the remaining beer to the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
 * Pour the beer sauce over the burgers and serve.