Beet And Caper Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef chuck or ground lamb
• ½ cup finely chopped pickled or cooked beets
• ¼ cup drained capers
• 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
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  • 1½ pounds small red potatoes or fingerling potatoes
  • Olive oil or melted butter
  • Salt and black pepper

  Sub-recipe steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Add to a large saucepan or pot: 1½ pounds small red potatoes or fingerling potatoes
  2. Add water to cover, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Place the potatoes on the baking sheet and smash each one with the bottom of a drinking glass. Brush generously with: Olive oil or melted butter
  3. and sprinkle with: Salt and black pepper
  4. Roast the potatoes until starting to brown on the bottom, 15 to 20 minutes. Flip the potatoes with a spatula and roast another 15 minutes or until browned on the second side. If desired, serve with: (Romesco Sauce)
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  • 6 tablespoons Swedish or Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup minced dill
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar, to taste
  • ¼ cup lemon juice or red wine vinegar, or to taste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Generous pinch of ground cardamom

  Sub-recipe steps

  1. Whisk together in a medium bowl until smooth: 6 tablespoons Swedish or Dijon mustard; ¼ cup minced dill; 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar, to taste; ¼ cup lemon juice or red wine vinegar, or to taste; Salt and black pepper to taste; Generous pinch of ground cardamom
  2. Cover and let stand for 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop. Serve at room temperature or chilled. The sauce will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 days.