Italian beef burger with balsamic onions
6
Points®
Total time: 30 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Mix basil, garlic, semi-dried tomatoes and pine nuts into lean mince to make a burger that’s simply bellissimo!
Ingredients
Extra lean beef mince, raw
400 g
Dried breadcrumbs
17 g, (2 tbs)
Grated parmesan cheese
2 tbs
Semi-dried tomatoes
2 tbs, finely chopped
Pine nuts
2 tbs
Fresh basil
¼ cup(s)
Garlic
1 clove(s), crushed
Egg(s)
1 medium
Brown onion
2 medium, thinly sliced
Balsamic vinegar
1 tbs
Multigrain bread roll
4 medium, (50g each)
Rocket
1 cup(s), (30g)
Beetroot, canned in brine, drained
8 slice(s)
Carrot(s)
1 medium, cut into thin ribbons
Oil spray
2 x 3 second spray(s)
Instructions
1
Combine mince, breadcrumbs, cheese, tomatoes, pine nuts, basil, garlic and egg in a medium bowl. Shape mixture into four 2cm-thick patties.
2
Lightly spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil and heat over medium heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes each side or until cooked through.
3
Meanwhile, lightly spray a medium saucepan with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, for 5–7 minutes or until browned. Add vinegar and cook for 1 minute or until liquid is evaporated.
4
Preheat grill on high. Toast cut side of buns until lightly toasted. Top cut side of roll bottoms with rocket, beetroot, carrot, patties and balsamic onion. Sandwich with remaining roll tops. Serve.
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