Beef burgers

Beef & Red Pepper Burgers for BBQ Month!

20 Apr 2018

We are excited that BBQ month is here because that only means one thing… Delicious burgers, hot dogs, and chicken skewers, and hopefully a little bit of sunshine! Using this fantastic recipe, you can cook a tasty treat for your BBQ using our beef and you’ll have a BBQ that the whole family will love! Follow these simple and easy steps below to cook this fantastic recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 red pepper, cut into quarters
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 400g lean steak mince
  • 1 medium egg
  • 1 carrot -coarsely grated
  • 50g stale breadcrumbs
  • 40g cheddar
  • Cheddar cheese – finely sliced

Method:

  1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Put the pepper on a baking tray and rub with 1/2 tbsp oil. Roast in the oven for 25-30 mins, turning once halfway through. Remove and allow to cool slightly before finely chopping.
  2. Tip the mince, roasted pepper, egg, carrot and breadcrumbs into a large bowl and mix well. Using your hands, shape the mixture into six equal burgers.
  3. Heat the remaining oil in a large, heavy-based, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the burgers for 5-6 mins each side until cooked through. Top with slices of cheddar. Spread the rolls with mayo, add the burgers and top with slices of cucumber.

To serve:
6 floury rolls, halved
3 tbsp mayonnaise
¼ cucumber, or 1-2 mini cucumbers, sliced