500g beef mince, lean
1 brown onion, grated
1 cloves garlic
1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
Salt and pepper

4 hamburger buns
4 slices cheese
Lettuce
2 tomatoes
Tomato sauce

Method:

• Wash hands.
• To make the meat patties, combine the mince, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs and egg in a bowl.  Use your hands to thoroughly combine all the ingredients.
• Divide the mince mixture into 4 portions then use your hands to shape them into patties that are about 10cm in diameter and 1.5cm thick.
• Place the patties on a plate, cover with plastic and place them in the fridge for 30 minutes.  This will help them hold together when cooking.
• Meanwhile, wash and dry the lettuce and slice the tomatoes.  Cut the buns in half.
• Use a barbecue or an oiled frypan to cook the patties for 4 minutes on each side.  Transfer them onto a plate and keep them warm.
• If using a barbecue, put the buns on the grill, cut side down until they are just toasted.  If not, warm the buns in the oven.
• To prepare the burger, butter the buns and put the bottom bun onto a plate.
• Place the beef patty onto the bun and then the slice of cheese.  Top each with the sliced tomato and lettuce.  Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread the tomato sauce onto the top bun and place this on top.
• Serve immediately.

SMARTY TIP: Try different flavour sauces or mayonnaise.  Beetroot would also be delicious on this burger.

Eat Occasionally