Bitoque Provencal

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Bitoque Provencal

Recipe By : GDC
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Main Meals Meats
French

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds ground beef
1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/8 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup flour
3 tablespoons butter -- do NOT substitute
3 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons consomme
1 medium onion -- finely chopped
2 cloves garlic -- finely chopped

Soak crumbs in milk. Squeeze crumbs to remove excess milk. In a bowl, combine
moistened crumbs, ground beef, salt, pepper, onion and garlic. Mix well
preferably with your hands. Form mixture into six approximately 5.5 ounce
patties. Dredge patties with flour, remove excess.

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the meat patties and
cook for 5 minutes on each side. Do not overcook. Remove patties to a heated
serving dish and keep them warm.

Add sour cream and consomme to skillet and cook for two minutes. Season to
taste. Bring to boil, stirring all the time to prevent sour cream from
curdling and constantly keep on scraping the bottom of the skillet until all
the brown meat crust from frying is dissolved. Pour resulting sauce over the
meat and serve immediately.

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NOTES : This is closest the French come to our lowly hamburger. It is FAR
tastier and even elegant!