Charity Chomp: How to make mini burgers with a big impact

Friday 26 May 2023

With another bank holiday upon us and a sunny-looking forecast, why not whip up these mini burgers for an outdoor BBQ?

This week's Charity Chomp was provided by Caring Cooks, who provide nutritious food to families across the island as well as hot meals and cooking education in schools.

The team said this "real family favourite" is quick and easy to put together and is delicious with homemade potato wedges and a side salad.

"Beef is a great source of protein, essential for building and maintaining muscle tissue," they said.

"By choosing lean beef you reduce the amount of saturated fat that is so often found in shop bought burgers. Remember, it is good to limit eating red meat to one or two times a week."

ALLERGY INFORMATION: Contains gluten, egg and dairy.

(Makes eight)

Mini Beef Burgers

Ingredients:

• One medium red onion

• Four sprigs of fresh leaf parsley

• Two cream crackers

• 20g parmesan cheese

• One large free-range egg

• 400g lean minced beef

• Olive oil

• Eight small wholemeal burger rolls

Optional:

• Lettuce

• Tomato

• Red onion 

• Avocado

• Cheese

Equipment:

• Chopping board

• Knife

• Box grater/microplane

• Large mixing bowl

• Plastic sandwich bag

• Rolling pin

• Weighing scales

• Small mixing bowl

• Fork

• Baking tray

• Fish slice

• Baking tray

Method:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 220°C, Fan 200°C, Gas Mark 7.

2. Peel the onion then grate and place into a large mixing bowl.

3. Pick and finely chop the parsley.

4. Finely grate the parmesan cheese.

5. Carefully crack the egg into a bowl and beat with a fork.

6. Into a large mixing bowl, add the mince, herbs, parmesan and egg. Using your hand combine all the ingredients together.

7. Divide the mixture into eigh equal size pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten into a patty roughly 2cm thick.

8. Place the burgers onto a baking tray and bake for 15 mins or until cooked.

9. Prepare the rolls and any garnishes.

10. When cooked remove the burgers from the oven, use the fish slice to place the burger onto the roll, add the topping and serve!

Remember, there's one key rule with Charity Chomp... if you think it's delicious, donate! 

Click HERE to support Caring Cooks. 

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