Beef Patties with Cherry Tomato Sauce
This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 250 |
| pro | 24 g |
| total fat | 15 g |
| sat. fat | 5 g |
| carb | 7 g |
| fibre | 2 g |
| chol | 106 mg |
| sodium | 407 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 3 |
| iron | 22 |
| vit A | 10 |
| vit C | 37 |
| folate | 12 |
Served with a fresh tomato sauce, these succulent patties are ready in under half an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp grated lemon rind
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- Cherry Tomato Sauce:
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp pitted black olives, sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Preparation
In bowl, beat together egg, 2 tbsp (25 mL) water, garlic, oregano, lemon rind, salt and pepper; mix in beef. Shape into four 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick patties.
In nonstick skillet, fry patties over medium-high heat, turning once, until thermometer inserted sideways into centre registers 160°F (71°C), about 12 minutes. Transfer to plate; cover and keep warm. Drain off fat and wipe out pan.
Cherry Tomato Sauce: In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry garlic and tomatoes for 2 minutes.
Add 1/4 cup (50 mL) water, tomato paste, salt and pepper; boil, stirring, until thickened and tomatoes are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add olives and parsley. Serve over patties.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: October 2004
- Keywords : Main Course; Ground beef; Tomatoes; Skillet; Black olives;









