Ilkley Beefy Burgers
Ilkley Beefy Burgers
Preparation Time: 30 mins plus chilling
Cooking Time: 8-12 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
450g/1lb lean minced beef
1 small onion, peeled and finely grated
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1 small red pepper, deseeded and finely diced
1.25ml/½tsp dried mixed herbs
30ml/2tbsp barbecue or sweet chilli sauce
25-50g/1-2oz fresh breadcrumbs
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
1 egg, beaten
15ml/1tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
Salad leaves, to garnish
Instructions
- Place the minced beef in a large bowl and add the onion, garlic, red pepper, herbs, barbecue or sweet chilli sauce and breadcrumbs.
- Add the seasoning and egg. Mix together thoroughly, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Using damp hands shape the mixture into 4-6 evenly sized burgers.
- Brush the burgers with a little oil and cook on a prepared barbecue or preheated moderate grill for 4-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Serve the burgers in ciabatta rolls garnished with salad leaves with a large spoonful of relish of your choice.
Tip:
To prevent the burgers breaking up during cooking, place on a sheet of aluminium foil over the barbecue.