Ingredients
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2 lbs ground beef (or 1 lb beef and 1 lb pork) or 2 lbs ground pork (or 1 lb beef and 1 lb pork)
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2 1/2 teaspoons salt or 2 1/2 teaspoons salt substitute
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1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
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1/2 teaspoon ground sage
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper, if desired
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1/4 cup warm water
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1 teaspoon brown sugar or 1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
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1 teaspoon maple syrup
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3 tablespoons cilantro leaves
Instructions
- In large bowl, mix ground meat and spices and herbs.
- In warm water, add brown sugar or splenda and maple syrup if desired. Stir.
- Add to ground meat mixture and mix well.
- Form patties.
- Fry in heavy skillet on medium heat. Brown on both sides.
- Pack each pattie between waxed paper if you freeze. Then reheat in pan or microwave.