Ingredients
- serves 4
- 500g beef mince
- 3-4 medium beetroot, peeled and coarsely grated
- 1 cup cracked wheat, soaked in boiling water
- 1 onion, grated
- handful chopped parsley
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 egg
- oil for frying
BEETROOT, BEEF AND CRACKED WHEAT BURGERS
Method
- In a large bowl add the mince, grated beetroot, onion and parsley
- Using your hands squeeze out any excess moisture from the cracked wheat, add to your beetroot mixture
- Season well with salt and pepper
- Using your hand mix all the ingredients together really well
- If the mixture needs some binding add the egg and mix well
- Using slightly damp hands mold four even size patties and put onto a plate and chill until required
- When ready to cook, heat up a good size fry pan with enough oil to just cover the base of the pan
- When almost smoking add the patties and turn the heat down to medium, cook on both sides so they are golden brown and ruby red - they should take around 5 minutes either side (depending on the thickness)
- Serve immediately
- Try them with some homemade wedges with lemon and rosemary and a little yoghurt dressing
Comments
I have made these burgers with all varieties of meat and they never disappoint.They make a very reasonable and very filling supper!
Thanks to LECKIES BUTCHERS for providing the beef mince used in the cooking demonstration at the Otago Farmers Market.
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