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Gourmet burgers beef mince
Angela Boggiano
by Angela Boggiano

Serves 4

Preparation time less than 30 mins

Cooking time less than 10 mins

Quick Recipe


This is the classic beef burger flavoured with cournichons, herbs and spices to give a real tasty bite. Serve in soft rolls with barbecue sauce.

Ingredients
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 small cornichons or 1 large pickled gherkin, finely chopped
500g/1lb 2oz minced beef
large bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 large lemon, grated zest only
salt and freshly ground black pepper


Method
1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well blended.
2. Shape the mixture into 4 burgers and chill until ready to barbecue.
3. Cook the burgers close to the coals for 3 minutes per side for rare or longer for medium to well done. Serve immediately.


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