Beef is high in B vitamins and iron. Food scientists believe that beef itself can help you absorb more iron in its grains, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, which are known to inhibit iron absorption. These easy recipes use iron-rich ground beef to make an old-time favorite: hamburger steak.
Basic Hamburg Steak
For this basic hamburger steak recipe, start with a pound of ground beef. Add one teaspoon of salt, one-half teaspoon of pepper, and one-half to three-fourths cup of water, using as much as the ground meat can absorb. Shape the beef into a large flat steak and grill on a greased baking sheet on a rack under a broiler until medium cooked. It should take five to ten minutes. Flip the steak over with a wide spatula and fork and cook on the other side for five to ten minutes. Remove steak to a hot serving platter and brush with two tablespoons of butter and garnish with parsley. Serve with a baked potato and steamed broccoli.
Large Hamburg Steak with Peaches and Bacon
Use one pound of ground beef with one tablespoon of chopped parsley, one finely chopped onion, one teaspoon of salt, one-half teaspoon of pepper, and one-half to three-fourths cup of water, using as much as the ground beef. absorb. Press the meat mixture into a large flat steak. On a cutting board, press eight slices of bacon with the blunt end of a knife to make them even more flat. Peel and cut four peaches in half. Remove the pits from the peaches and sprinkle with sugar. Place the bacon, peaches, and ground beef mixture on a baking sheet. Grill for five to ten minutes on one side, then cook on the other. Remove the meat to a hot plate to serve. Arrange bacon on top and peaches around steak, alternating with potato wedges.
Grilled Hamburger Steaks
Mix a pound of ground beef with salt and pepper. Add about a half cup of water, or as much as the ground beef with absorption. Shape eight small cakes and wrap them in a slice of bacon. Cook in a hot skillet for six minutes, flipping once or twice. Then place them over the edge and turn to cook the bacon all the way through. In a hot baking dish, place the steaks and surround them with pieces of cooked potato, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. Brush the potatoes with egg white. Place in a 325 degree oven and bake until the potatoes are golden brown. Serve with a fresh green salad.