summer essentials: squash, onions, and burger

How To Make summer essentials: squash, onions, and burger

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  I do not usually cook with extra virgin olive oil; however, this is a low-heat situation, and I like the flavor the olive oil imparts to this recipe.
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  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium-low heat, and then add the beef.
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  Chef’s Note: Do not completely break up the beef, leave it in chunks.
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  Throw in the onions, then add a bit of salt, and pepper.
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  Cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
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  Cook an additional 5 minutes, until they start to brown.
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  While the onions and beef are cooking, add some spices. I made some suggestions in the ingredient list; however, add whatever you feel like. For example, in the Summer I go easy on the hot spices; but in the Winter, I kick up the heat level.
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  Add the squash, and combine with the other ingredients.
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  Add about a tablespoon of water to the pan, then cover, and allow to steam for about 5 minutes.
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  Remove the cover, and continue to stir, until the squash softens, about 5 minutes.
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  In this final cooking phase, check the spices, and add more… or not.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Serve with a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan, and a few pieces of crusty buttered bread. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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