Svetlana’s Recipes

Ingredients:

-1 small onion, chopped
-2 cups small cup mushrooms
-1 pound lean ground beef
-1 cup fresh whole-wheat bread crumbs
-1 teaspoon mixed herbs
-1 tablespoon tomato paste
-flour, for shaping
-salt and black pepper to taste

1. Place the onion and mushrooms in a food processor and process until finely chopped
2. Add the beef, bread crumbs, herbs, tomato paste and seasonings
3. Process for a few seconds, until the mixture binds together but still has some texture
4. Divide the mixture into 8-10 pieces, then press into burger shapes using lightly floured hands
5. Cook the burgers in a nonstick skillet for 12-15 minutes, turning once, until evenly cooked
6. Serve with relish and lettuce in pita bread