Episode 302

“Burgers and Fries,” episode 302 of Sara’s Weeknight Meals… starts airing this week around the country. I’ll be making Spanish Style Burgers, Meatloaf Burgers and Oven Fries. But first I do some research at a Philly butcher shop to find the best burger grind and then visit a Philly restaurant to learn how to make their famous fries cooked in beef fat. You’ll find the recipes here. more »

Makes 6 servings Hands-on time: 25 minutes Total preparation time: 35 minutes         Ingredients… 1 large onion, chopped 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon smoked, sweet or hot smoked Spanish paprika 2 pounds burger mix  (NOTE:  you could use:  ground pork, bison or turkey) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup whole bottled piquillo peppers (about 5) or small roasted red peppers (pimentos, about 2) 1/3 cup more »

Makes 6 Servings Hands-on time: 25 minutes Total preparation time: 30 minutes         Ingredients… 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 celery rib, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon) 1 pound ground beef chuck 1/2 pound ground pork 1/2 pound ground veal or turkey 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (see “how to make fresh bread crumbs” below) 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons kosher more »