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Active Time
25 min
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Total Time
35 min
Burgers made from ground veal won't cost much more—and, in fact, may cost less—than those made from ground beef. They also have a delicacy that is difficult to match. Eggplant braised until it's luxuriously tender is a great textural contrast to the crisp exterior of the veal burgers.
Ingredients
Makes 4 people
Step 1
Heat 3 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook eggplant with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Stir together tomato paste, sugar, water, and vinegar and add to eggplant with 1/3 cup scallions, then braise, covered, over medium heat until eggplant is tender, about 12 minutes.
Step 3
While eggplant braises, gently mix veal, dill, remaining 1/3 cup scallions, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl, then form into 4 (4-inch) cakes.
Step 4
Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Dredge veal cakes in flour, shaking off excess, then fry, turning once, until golden-brown, 8 to 12 minutes total for medium. 3Divide eggplant among 4 plates and top with veal cakes.
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Reviews (7)
Back to Top这个结果对我们很好。我把eggplant in a bit larger cubes and it was perfect, not mushy at all. I used dry dill instead of fresh and the veal cakes were delicious when combined with the egg plant. I will definitely make this again.
kimski123
Minneapolis, MN
10/13/2013
I thought it was pretty ordinary. The eggplant (for me) did not turn out "mushy" and was edible. I won't put it into my private cookbook.
gillyflower
France
9/3/2013
WONDERFUL FLAVORS. THE EGGPLANT AND VEAL CAKE COMPLIMENT ONE ANOTHER BOTH IN FLAVORS AND TEXTURES. THE ONLY CHANGES: I USED JUST ONE POUND OF VEAL BECAUSE THE "STRAUSS" BRAND IS PRE PACKAGED, 1/2 THE SUGAR AND A LITTLE LESS SALT IN THE VEAL CAKES. SIMPLE AND EASY TO MAKE.
MAZZJAZZ
PRATTVILLE, AL
5/9/2013
This was lousy, one of those meals where you wish you'd scrapped the whole thing and gotten takeout, but you put in so much effort that you choke it down. The veal was fine/unremarkable, but the eggplant! Silky = a pile of bland mush with a god awful texture. This felt like the kind of meal that would be served to criminals on a deep space prison ship.
Anonymous
Boston, MA
9/13/2011
The eggplant was perfect - though not enough for 4 people. I couldn't get ground veal so substituted ground turkey, which worked out nicely. Easy, quick meal to make and the eggplant added a nice level of moisture to the cakes.
Anonymous
Stroudsburg, PA
1/30/2011
Haven't made the cakes yet but the eggplant is delicious! And really easy.
Anonymous
NoVa
1/7/2010
Have made this twice and would definitely make again. The dill really adds a nice touch. I leave out the sugar... but I leave sugar out of most things! Quick & easy dish for a weeknight.
brs0376
Dallas
12/21/2009
