Albanian Burger Steaks

Description
Times staff writer Rose Dosti's mother adapted Albanian flavor preferences to American hamburger with these results.

Ingredients

 * 1½ lbs ground beef
 * 1 egg
 * ¼ cup onion, minced
 * ½ tsp black pepper
 * mint leaves
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 2 slices of bread, soaked and squeezed
 * 2 tsp salt
 * 3 tbsp minced mint leaves

Directions

 * 1) Combine beef, garlic, egg, bread, onion, salt, pepper and mint.
 * 2) Shape into 4 oblong patties and fry 8 to 10 minutes on each side in lightly greased skillet.
 * 3) Serve on hot plates and garnish with additional mint leaves, if desired.