Beef and veggie burger

Beef and veggie burger

400g lean Irish minced beef

1 egg lightly beaten

1 small carrot, grated

1 small courgette, grated

Black pepper and mixed herbs

To Serve:

1 medium avocado

2 tsps lemon juice

8 small wholemeal buns/rolls

Sliced tomatoes (8 slices)

Butter lettuce leaves

Irish tomato chutney (optional)

Place the minced beef, egg, carrot and courgette into a medium bowl.

Season with black pepper and mixed herbs.

Mix well with your hands and then shape into 8 small burgers.

Place the burgers on a tray lined with grease-proof paper, cover with cling film and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Preheat a greased (with rapeseed oil) grill pan or frying pan on medium heat.

Cook the burgers for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.

Transfer to a plate, cover and keep warm.

To Serve:

Mash the avocado and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.

Lightly toast the burger buns.

Spread the base of the burger buns with the avocado mash. Top each burger with lettuce and sliced tomato.

Add a thin spread of tomato chutney to the top of the lettuce and tomato if desired.

Serves
4

Main ingredients
Beef, Vegetables

Recipe Type
Dinner, Easy, Kids Food, Babyfood

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