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.