Making your own burgers couldn't be easier and again it means the seasoning & fillings can be adjusted to taste or omitted for children. This is the base recipe I use with some suggestions of seasoning, herbs etc. you could mix in to add flavour. Using a binding ingredient such as egg or breadcrumbs isn't essential but it does help the burger maintain it's shape better.
800g Beef Mince (if using lean mince a small dice of butter in the middle of the burger pattie will keep it moist)
1 Onion finely chopped or grated (best if slightly softened first by frying in tsp olive oil)
1 Egg
Salt & Pepper
1 tbsp Oil (for frying)
Suggested additions:
2 tbsp Ketchup
1 tbsp Italian Herbs
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tbsp Chilli Flakes or Chilli Powder
1 tbsp Mustard (Dijon or Wholegrain)
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl (along with any of the suggested additional seasoning/flavouring above) & thoroughly mix.
2. Shape into patties (can be frozen for use at another time).
3. Griddle or pan fry for 4-5 minutes on each side (check that cooked through; if not, can be put in a hot oven for a few minutes).
4. Serve with chips on the side (refer to previous post for Homemade Chips. Sweet Potato chips can be cooked in the same way).
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