Simply Beef and Lamb

Blazing Burgers

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 16 minutes

Tip:

If preferred replace the ginger with 15ml-30ml (1-2tbsp) prepared curry powder and the Worcestershire sauce with prepared mango chutney

To prevent the burgers breaking up during cooking on the barbecue, place on a sheet of

Ingredients

  • 450g/1lb lean beef mince
  • 1 small red onion, peeled and finely grated
  • 1cm/½inch piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 or 2 red or green chillies, deseeded (if preferred) and finely chopped
  • 5-10ml/1-2tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 5ml/1tsp salt
  • 15ml/1tbsp sunflower oil
  • Finely shredded chilli strips, to garnish

Method

  1. Place the beef in a large bowl and add the onion, ginger, chilli, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Mix together thoroughly.
  2. Using damp hands shape the mixture into 4 evenly sized burgers. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  3. Brush the burgers with a little oil and cook under a preheated moderate grill or on a prepared barbecue for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and any meat juices run clear.
  4. Serve the burgers in rolls garnished with salad leaves, finely shredded chilli strips and a spoonful of your favourite prepared relishes and potato wedges.

Method

  1. Place the beef in a large bowl and add the onion, ginger, chilli, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Mix together thoroughly.
  2. Using damp hands shape the mixture into 4 evenly sized burgers. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  3. Brush the burgers with a little oil and cook under a preheated moderate grill or on a prepared barbecue for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and any meat juices run clear.
  4. Serve the burgers in rolls garnished with salad leaves, finely shredded chilli strips and a spoonful of your favourite prepared relishes and potato wedges.

Notes

If preferred replace the ginger with 15ml-30ml/1-2tbsp prepared curry powder and the Worcestershire sauce with prepared mango chutney To prevent the burgers breaking up during cooking on the barbecue, place on a sheet of aluminium foil over the barbecue grill.

Notes

If preferred replace the ginger with 15ml-30ml/1-2tbsp prepared curry powder and the Worcestershire sauce with prepared mango chutney To prevent the burgers breaking up during cooking on the barbecue, place on a sheet of aluminium foil over the barbecue grill.