Monday, June 30, 2008

Burgers

Just about everyone loves burgers - especially at this time of year when we all get the BBQ going. So here are a few burger recipe ideas!

BEEF BURGERS
INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 lbs minced/ground beef
1 large onion - grated/very finely chopped
3 tbsp parsley and thyme (combined)
Salt and pepper to taste

Place all ingredients together and mix. Wet hands before shaping into burgers. Cook - and out together with your favorite things - lettuce - tomatoes- gherkins etc.

A good and quick burger sauce - tomato sauce, mayonnaise and English mustard - combine together - add chilli or tobasco if feeling in a soicy mood!

The Elvis Burger - a different kind of cheeseburger
INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 lbs minced/ground beef
1 red chilli
1/2 a red onion - finely chopped
Tarragon - preferably fresh and finely chopped - if not 1 level tbsp dry is fine.
1 large egg
Handful breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together - including the the parmesan - cook as preferred.
These are delicious served on toasted ciabatta rolls and accompanied with a sinple salad.

MINTY LAMB BURGERS
INGREDIENTS
1lb minced/ground lamb
1 medium onion - very finely chopped/grated
1 egg - beaten
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 teasp feshly chopped mint
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
50g/20z fresh white breadcrumbs

Mix all ingredients together - shape - cook.

THAI CURRY PORK BURGERS
INGREDIENTS
1 lb minced/ground pork
1 small onion - finely chopped
2 tbsp Thai Curry Paste
1 tbsp fresh coriander - dry will do if fresh not available but half the amount.

Place all ingredients together - mix well with hands. Flour hands before shaping these ones. Cook as preferred.





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