Pannbiff med Lök

Introduction

Indulge in a comforting plate of "Pannbiff med lök," a classic Swedish dish that brings warmth and flavor to your table. This dish features a juicy, tender minced meat patty complemented by rich caramelized onions, served alongside boiled potatoes, tangy pickled cucumbers, and fresh parsley garnish. Perfect for a cozy meal, this recipe embraces simplicity and depth of flavor, reminding you of home-cooked goodness.

Ingredients

For the Patties:
🥩 500g Mixed Ground Meat
🧅 ½ Yellow Onion finely chopped
🥛 1.5 dl Milk
🍞 ½ dl Breadcrumbs
🥚 1 Egg
🍯 1 tbsp Sweet Mustard
🧂 1 tsp Salt
🌶️ ½ tsp Black Pepper freshly ground using Zassenhaus pepper mill
🌻 2 tbsp Neutral Oil for frying
🧈 1 tbsp Butter for frying

For the Caramelized Onions (Topping):
🧅 3 ½ Yellow Onions thinly sliced
🌻 2 tbsp Neutral Oil for frying
🧈 1 tbsp Butter for frying
🍶 Few drops Japanese Soy Sauce Kikkoman
🥫 Few drops Worcestershire Sauce Lea & Perrins
🧂 1 tsp Salt
🌶️ ½ tsp Black Pepper freshly ground using Zassenhaus pepper mill

Serving Suggestions:
🥒 100g Pickled Cucumber gherkins
🥔 4 Boiled Potatoes
🌿 1 bunch Fresh Parsley chopped

Instructions

1- Prepare Onions for Patties:

• In a Scanpan frying pan, heat neutral oil over medium heat.
• Add ½ of a finely chopped yellow onion and sauté until softened and lightly golden.
• Add butter, continue cooking until caramelized, then set aside.

2- Prepare Patty Mixture:

• In a ceramic vintage-style mixing bowl, mix milk and breadcrumbs; whisk using a wire whisk until the breadcrumbs have absorbed the milk.
• Add sweet mustard, egg, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until combined.

3- Combine with Ground Meat:

• Add sautéed onions to the mixture, along with the mixed ground meat.
• Gently mix with a wooden spoon until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the patties tender.

4- Taste Test (Stekprov):

• In a clean Scanpan frying pan, heat neutral oil and butter.
• Fry a small piece of the meat mixture to check the seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.

5- Form Patties:

• Moisten hands and shape the mixture into 4-5 thick, round patties.

6- Sear Patties:

• Heat oil and butter in the frying pan, sear patties for 2-3 minutes on each side until a crust forms.

7- Finish Patties in Oven:

• Move patties to a Le Creuset baking dish.
• Bake in a Smeg oven at 100°C for 10-12 minutes.

8- Caramelize Onion Topping:

• In another Scanpan frying pan, heat neutral oil, add sliced onions, cook until soft and starting to brown.
• Season with salt, pepper, and butter for further caramelization.

9- Deglaze Patty Pan:

• Add water to the pan used for patties, simmer, and scrape the bottom with a metal spatula.
• Strain into a small saucepan for saucing.

10- Finish Onion Topping Sauce:

• Add deglazed liquid to the caramelized onions.
• Incorporate Japanese soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
• Heat until the sauce thickens slightly.

11- Garnish:

• Chop parsley and slice pickled cucumbers for serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 persons
Equipment: Yaxell Zen Chef's Knife, Global Cutting Board, Scanpan Frying Pans, Vintage Ceramic Mixing Bowl, Wire Whisk, Zassenhaus Pepper Mill, Wooden Spoon, Global Metal Spatula, Le Creuset Baking Dish, Smeg Oven, Stainless Steel Small Saucepan, Stainless Steel Mesh Sieve

Calories: ~500 kcal
Proteins: ~30g
Fats: ~25g
Carbohydrates: ~40g

Cooking Tips

• Gentle Mixing: Prevent tough patties by gentle mixing.
• Steak Test: Adjust the seasoning by cooking a small piece first.
• Oil & Butter: Use oil for searing and butter for flavor.
• Slow Oven Finish: Ensures juicy, perfectly cooked patties.
• Caramelizing Patience: Slow-cook onions for deep flavor.

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