Ingredients

• 500 gm. mince beef, or meat of your choice or chicken or mashed fish (tinned fish can be used)

• 2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped

• 2 slices from a large white loaf, made into crumbs in a food processor or on a grater

• 1 tbsp. fresh herbs like parsley or coriander

• 1 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste

• 1/2 tsp. pepper

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• Optional

• 1 green chilli, finely chopped

• 1 tsp. grated ginger root

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

2. Divide the mix into 8 portions.

3. With oiled or wetted palms/hands, first roll them into balls and then flatten into burger shapes.

4. Keep them in the fridge for 1/2 hour. They are suitable for freezing, provided you are not using defrosted mince.

5. To cook:

6. You can either grill or barbecue them or shallow fry them in a pan with little or no oil.

7. Serve with bread rolls/burger buns or with salad and French fries (chips) and tomato sauce.

8. Also see BBQ Selection and Marinade Selection.

Notes

• You can make them into sausage or Kebab shape, like a Sheek kebabs. They are then easier to use with hot dog rolls.

• You can add chopped green chillies, chopped coriander leaves and 1/2 tsp. Garam Masala powder, to give them an Indian taste.

• When made with fish, burgers can be part of a healthy-options diet.