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homemade burgers

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Ingredients

400g minced beef

1 red onion

1 small egg

blackpepper

flour, for dusting

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Equipment

Mixing bowl, chopping board, knife, plate, fish slice.

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Method

1. Chop onion finely.

2. Mix the minced beef with the onion, egg and black pepper.

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3. Divide mixture into 8 balls. Dust hands in flour and flatten each

ball into a burger shape.

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4. Cook on the barbeque or under the grill until cooked –

about 5 minutes each side.

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5. Serve.

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Top tips

Add chilli, garlic or herbs to the burger.

Add grated courgette, strips of red pepper or spring onion to the minced beef mixture.

Serve the burger in a bun with lots of salad.

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