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Beef burger patty

A meat patty in a bread roll with lettuce and tomato served on a wooden platter with a glass of milk in the background.
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Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 6
 patties
Serves: 6
Dairy free
,
Nut free
A meat patty in a bread roll with lettuce and tomato served on a wooden platter with a glass of milk in the background.
  • 1 serve of vegetables per patty
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Ingredients

400g lean beef mince
1 egg
1 onion, finely diced
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
4 tbsp breadcrumbs, preferably wholemeal
2 medium carrots, finely grated
Olive oil

Savvy swaps

You can swap:

Stove top
BBQ
Beef mince
Lamb mince

Tips

  • Choose lean beef mince instead of regular fat to reduce saturated fat intake.  
  • Carrots provide beta carotene. Beta carotene is important for normal vision. 
  • This recipe is a good source of protein. Protein is important for our cells to grow and repair. 

  • Use leftover burgers in a wrap or roll for lunch. 
  • This recipe is a great way to use up older carrots. 
  • You don’t have to peel the carrots, just wash well. 

  • Meat is more expensive than bread and salad. Make these burgers go further by serving half a patty on a roll with extra salad. 
  • Buy expensive ingredients like meat, when on special but check you will be able to cook it before the use by date.

Method

Step 1
Add all ingredients, except the oil, to a large bowl and mix well with hands.

Step 2
Shape into 6 patties about 2cm thick.

Step 3
Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Step 4
Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat and fry for 6-10 minutes on each side until cooked through. You could also cook these on a BBQ.

Serving suggestion: Serve with your favourite salad and a slice of cheese on a wholemeal bun.

Food safety tip: If you are taking leftovers for lunch, patties need to be kept cold so pack an ice brick.

Tips

  • Choose lean beef mince instead of regular fat to reduce saturated fat intake.  
  • Carrots provide beta carotene. Beta carotene is important for normal vision. 
  • This recipe is a good source of protein. Protein is important for our cells to grow and repair. 

  • Use leftover burgers in a wrap or roll for lunch. 
  • This recipe is a great way to use up older carrots. 
  • You don’t have to peel the carrots, just wash well. 

  • Meat is more expensive than bread and salad. Make these burgers go further by serving half a patty on a roll with extra salad. 
  • Buy expensive ingredients like meat, when on special but check you will be able to cook it before the use by date.

Rating

4.5
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