Beef and veggie burger
Chef:
First 1000 Days
Prep:
10 mins
Cook:
10 mins
“Yummy burgers packed with extra goodness.”- Jennifer O’Neill, Nutritionist
These burgers are also great to cook for all the family at summer barbecues. You can make them bigger for the adults in the family.
400g lean Irish minced beef
1 egg lightly beaten
1 small carrot, grated
1 small courgette, grated
Black pepper
Mixed herbs
1 tsp rapeseed oil
To Serve
1 medium avocado
2 tsps. lemon juice
8 small wholemeal buns
8 tomato 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.
Heat the oil in a 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.
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
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
10 minutes
Main ingredients
Eggs, Beef, Vegetables
Recipe Type
Dinner, Kids Food, Quick Meals
Level of Difficulty
Easy