Beef and Pork Patties (Broiled or Pan-Fried)

Original cookbook page 191

Broiled beef and pork patties featuring bacon, onion, and garlic mixed into the meat for extra flavor. Can also be pan-fried for convenience.

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 cup minced onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1½ cups soft breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon marjoram
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork

Instructions

1. In skillet, cook bacon, onion, and garlic until bacon is crisp.
2. Drain; put into large bowl.
3. Add all remaining ingredients; mix well.
4. Shape into 8 patties.
5. FOR BROILING: Preheat broiler. Broil, 6 inches from the heat, 7–8 minutes per side, or until done.
6. FOR PAN-FRYING: Cook in frying pan on medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes first side, then probably only 4 minutes on second side until cooked through.