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American beef burger

  • Time to make: 20 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 4.8
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 500g extra-lean beef mince
    • 1 clove garlic, crushed
    • 1 small courgette, grated, excess liquid squeezed out
    • 4 slices (50g) reduced-fat cheddar cheese, sliced
    • 4 wholegrain bread rolls, halved
    • 1 cup soft lettuce leaves
    • 2 tablespoons American mustard
    • 2 medium-sized gherkins
    • 2 tomatoes, sliced
    • 8 cups salad, with a little vinaigrette (see tips)
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Combine mince, garlic and courgette in a mixing bowl. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Divide mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties.

    2 Place a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Spray patties with oil and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked. Turn off heat, top with cheese and leave patties in pan for 5 minutes to rest.

    3 Meanwhile, toast rolls then top with lettuce, burger, mustard, gherkins and tomatoes. Serve burgers with salad.

    Variations

    • Add a slice of juicy pineapple and a slice of canned beetroot.
    • Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free bread rolls and check mustard is gluten free.

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