Bifteki
2 slices of bread, soaked in water for 10 minutes
2 pounds minced beef or pork
1 large grated onion
1 egg
1 tablespoon oregano
2 tablespoons thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
some chopped parsley
salt
black pepper
1 lemon, to garnish
Squeeze excess moisture from the bread and discard the crusts. Mix together all
the ingredients, in a bowl, by hand. Let this mixture stand for half an hour if
you have the time. Make large, round, flattened hamburgers and grill under a hot
grill, approximately 3 minutes on each side; or even better place them on an
oiled grid and barbecue them approximately 5 to 6 minutes on each side,
according to the strength of the fire. They should be slightly undercooked
inside and moist; turn them over once, but do not let them get scorched. Serve
them with quartered lemons on the side of the platter, with some fresh salad.
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