Beef and veggie burger
Chef:
First 1000 Days
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
