Jewel's Swedish Hamburgers

From grandma Jewel's recipe box.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 3  egg yolks
• 3  tablespoons  beet juice, pickled
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 3  tablespoons  pickled beets, chopped
• 3  tablespoons pickles, chopped
• 3  tablespoons onions, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons capers
• 2  tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Put ground beef in bowl.
2. Add salt and pepper.
3. Add egg yolks and mix.
4. Add beet juice and water, a small amount at a time. Mixture will be very moist.
5. Stir in beets, pickles, onion, capers.
6. Shape into 4 patties.
7. Score tops of patties.
8. With spatula, slide patties into hot butter in a large frying pan.
9. Use medium heat to cook to desired doneness.
10. Serve with mashed potatoes and green salad.