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Tiny Hamburgers with Onion Relish
Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello


1 pound ground sirloin
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Rolls (recommended: Parker House)
16 dill pickles
Onion Relish, recipe follows
 



Heat a grill to high.
 
Combine all of the ground meat into a large mixing bowl. Shape into 16 (1-ounce) patties. Season

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patties generously with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil.
 
Cook burgers on a very hot grill for about 30 seconds on each side. If a smoky flavor is desired,
you may place a lid on the grill during cooking. Serve the patties on Parker House rolls garnished
with a dill pickle and Onion Relish.



Onion Relish:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 onions, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and sliced thinly
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
 
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and garlic cloves. Saute the garlic

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until lightly browned. Add the onions and continue to cook the mixture until golden brown. Season
well with salt and pepper, add the water, stir, and bring to a boil, scraping up the caramelized
bits on the bottom of the pan. Stir in ketchup and mustard. Simmer until thick. Remove from heat and
let cool before serving with the burgers.



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