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Homemade Beef Burgers

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

 

 

 

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