"You may use beef or pork or a combination of both. You may use splenda instead of brown sugar or maple syrup. You will have to use a little more splenda.If you have fresh herbs the flavor is more intense.This is a make ahead recipe and freeze if desired. I used to make this with ground vension and ground pork. The kids loved it."
Ingredients
lbs ground beef (or 1 lb beef and 1 lb pork) or 2 lbs ground pork (or 1 lb beef and 1 lb pork)
3tablespoons cilantro leaves
2 1⁄2teaspoons salt or 2 1/2 teaspoons salt substitute
1⁄2teaspoon ground oregano
1⁄2teaspoon ground sage
1⁄2teaspoon black pepper, if desired
1⁄4cup warm water
1teaspoon brown sugar or 1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
1teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
Direction
In large bowl, mix ground meat and spices and herbs.
In warm water, add brown sugar or splenda and maple syrup if desired. Stir.
Add to ground meat mixture and mix well.
Form patties.
Fry in heavy skillet on medium heat. Brown on both sides.
Pack each pattie between waxed paper if you freeze. Then reheat in pan or microwave.