Mini Burgers

Mini Burgers

Mini Burgers

About this recipe

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Makes: 20 mini burgers Suitable for freezing

Ingredients

  • 75g / 3oz fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 100g / 4oz peeled and grated carrot
  • 50g / 2oz peeled, cored and grated apple
  • 250g / 9oz lean minced beef
  • 1 small garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 25g / 1oz grated Parmesan cheese
  • Canapé-style mini burger rolls (optional)
  • Carrot sticks, halved cherry tomatoes and tomato ketchup, to serve

Method

  1. Place the breadcrumbs in the bowl of a food processor with the onion, carrot, apple, minced beef, garlic, thyme and Parmesan and blitz until finely chopped.
  2. Transfer the burger mixture to a bowl and use your hands to shape it into 20 mini burgers.
  3. Preheat the grill to high.
  4. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease the foil.
  5. Place the burgers on the baking sheet and place under the grill for 5 minutes. Turn over and grill for a further 3–5 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through.
  6. Serve in mini burger rolls, if you wish, with carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes and ketchup.