BEEF BURGER

BEEF BURGER

These delectable patties can be served as appetizers or even as burger patties in a bun. My friends’ love these burgers when I serve them with Mint Chutney.

PREPARATION TIME: 20 mins        COOKING TIME: 10 mins            SERVING: 4

INGREDIENTS

Ground beef 750 gm
Onion finely chopped 1
Ginger minced 1 tbs
Ground cumin 1 tbsp
Ground coriander 1 tbsp
Red chili powder 1 tsp
Salt 2 tsp or to taste
Green chili chopped 3
lemon juice 1 tsp
Coriander leaves, chopped 1/4 cup
Mint leaves, chopped 1/4 cup
Oil, for brushing the burgers 
Burger buns 4


METHOD

• Place the meat in a bowl. Add the onion, ginger, cumin, coriander, red chili powder, salt, chili and lemon juice, and mix well with your hands, turning, mashing and kneading to blend the flavors and to get a smooth texture. 
• Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least an hour.
• Mix in the fresh coriander and mint leaves. With wet hands, mold the mixture into 4 equal-size patties. 
• Refrigerate the patties at least for 1 hour.
• To grill the patties: Preheat the grill to high. 
• Lightly oil the grate with vegetable oil—pour oil onto a paper towel, then hold the towel with tongs to wipe the oil onto the grate. 
• Place the patties on the grill directly over the heat. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes per 
• side for medium doneness, brushing with oil to prevent sticking, turning once.
• While the meat is cooking, prepare the rolls. 
• Slice and toast the bread on the grill. 
• Serve the patties sandwiched between the bun halves.
• Tip:Do not press down on the patties with a spatula during cooking—this only squeezes out the juices and dries out the meat.