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Gourmet burgers

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

Preparation 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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