Homemade Burgers
Servings Prep Time
4large burgers 10minutes
Cook Time
12-16minutes
Servings Prep Time
4large burgers 10minutes
Cook Time
12-16minutes
Ingredients
  • 500g lean minced (ground) beef(1lb)
  • 1 egg(beaten)
  • 2cloves garlic(minced or crushed)
  • 1tbsp polenta or fine semolina
  • 1tsp salt
  • 0.5tsp ground black pepper
  • 0.5tsp mustard powder
  • 0.5tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
  1. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix together by hand.
  2. Divide mixture into 4 and, using a burger press or by hand, make into burger patties.
  3. Shallow fry in a little sunflower oil for 6-8 minutes on each side.
  4. Serve on a lightly toasted bun with salad, relish, cheese, and any other garnish of your choice. I served homemade oven chips and corn cobs as an accompaniment.
Recipe Notes

If you are serving the burger plain, you can up the seasoning a bit and add some herbs.  I always err on the side of caution if I’m topping with cheese and/or bacon, as they are both very salty.

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