Born on the Bayou Cajun Hamburgers

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1 large onion
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups beef stock, heated
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water

Directions

1. 1

   Chop and saute onion in a little oil until cooked, Remove from heat to allow to cool a bit.

2. 2

   In a bowl combine ground beef, egg, onion, garlic, mustard & Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and mix very well, several minutes.

3. 3

   Shape into 4 large patties. Set aside (preferably in fridge).

4. 4

   Preheat large Iron skillet, or similar, over medium heat. When hot, pour in oil, add spice mixture and cook and stir one minute. This will release some irritation aromas unless your kitchen is well ventlated. If not, its almost enjoyable, dont sweat it!

5. 5

   Ad Hamburgers and cook 8 minutes each side, or till done. Turn patties over 3 or so times during cooking. Remove burgers from skillet and keep hot. In same skillet add beef stock and boil 3 to 4 minutes.

6. 6

   Dissolve cornstarch in cold water and stir into sauce and cook 1 more minute. Pour sauce over burgers and servr with New potatos and a Veg.

7. 7

   Good Eats, You'll love it!