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Karbonader (Lean Beef Patties) with Caramelized Onions

Name: Karbonader (Lean Beef Patties) with Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: fusion
Ingredients: 2 Onion; 1 tablespoon Butter; 1 lb Ground Beef; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg; 1/2 tbs Cornstarch; 50 ml Water; 2 tblsp Butter

A classic Norwegian beef from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

min total

servings

138

cal / serving

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Origin

Categorized as Norwegian Beef in TheMealDB. Original source: https://scandinaviancookbook.com/karbonader/

Ingredients

2Onion
1 tablespoonButter
1 lbGround Beef
1/2 teaspoonSalt
1/2 teaspoonPepper
1/2 teaspoonNutmeg
1/2 tbsCornstarch
50 mlWater
2 tblspButter

Instructions

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Grate half an onion and set aside. Slice the rest of the onions and fry in butter on low/medium heat until caramelized.
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In a bowl, mix together ground beef, grated onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, potato/corn starch, and water.
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Form into a sausage and cut 6 patties. Using a knife make a light grid pattern in each patty.
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Brown both sides of the karbonader in butter on high heat, then turn down to low heat and fry for another 2 – 3 minutes.
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Serve the karbonader and onions with potatoes, stewed peas, and brown sauce for dinner, or on a slice of bread for lunch or a snack.