Paris Snacks

Ingredients

• 1 pound top-quality beef, ground twice (see note)
• 4 tablespoons bread crumbs, soaked in 1/4 cup milk and drained
• 2 tablespoons capers, chopped fine
• 2 tablespoons sweet gherkins, chopped fine
• 4 tablespoons finely chopped cooked beets
• Salt to taste
• White pepper to taste
• 6 to 8 slices white bread
• Butter, about 1/2 cup

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

    259 calories; 15 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 15 grams protein; 66 milligrams cholesterol; 283 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Preparation

1. Mix first 6 ingredients thoroughly by hand.
2. Spread bread slices thickly with butter and fry on buttered side until golden brown.
3. Remove from pan, spread fried side of slices thickly with meat mixture and fry, meat side first, for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and brown on the other side.

• To insure freshness, quality and integrity, this dish is best made from beef purchased from a reliable butcher and ground at home. The dish is particularly good served with fried eggs or soft scrambled eggs.

About 10 minutes