Burgers - Makes approx 4 - 6

There's nothing better than having a burger at a bbq and there's nothing better than having a burger you've made yourself and know what the ingredients are. Even better is that you don't have to stick to your bog standard burger. Adding something as simple as chilli or curry powder to the mix will spice up the burger.

Utensils

Mixing Bowl
Knife
Teaspoon

Ingredients

250 grams Minced Beef
1 Onion
2 Garlic Cloves
½ Teaspoon Of Salt
3 Teaspoons Of Mixed Herbs
2 Teaspoons Of Pepper/Paprika
Optional  Extras - Chopped Chilli, Chilli Powder, Curry Powder, Tomato Puree

Method

Cut the onion in half and then half again.  Chop the into small bits, the smaller the better (larger bits tend to make the burger fall apart). Crush the garlic cloves into small bits as well. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the mixing bowl along with any extras you want to add. Add the salt, mixed herbs and pepper/paprika to the bowl. Next add the mince. I find that it is easier to handle if the mince is slightly chilled (not frozen) before adding to the mixing bowl. The easiest way to make your burgers is to delve in with your hands. Roll and squeeze the mince, mixing the other ingredients into it. Once you have the mince in a nice sticky patty, roll between your hands to form a sausage then divide into equal portions. Take a portion and place it in the palm of your hand. As the word patty suggests use your other hand a pat down on the mince turning the mince around slighty after every pat, using your thumb to round the edges. The burger patties can be made as thick or as thin as you want. To cook simply place on a grill or bbq for about 10-15 minutes. Why not fry the remaining onions in a saucepan or if your having a bbq wrap them up in some aluminium foil with some margerine and place on the bbq coals.

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