Flavour of the Month

Hamburgers (Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 200g lean minced steak
• 1 tablespoon wheat bran
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 small egg (50g), whisked
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 4 hamburger buns (preferably wholemeal or multigrain)
• 8 beetroot slices
• 8 tomato slices
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• freshly ground black pepper (optional).

Method

1. Combine the mince, bran, onion, parsley and egg. Mix well.
2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty.
3. Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side.
4. Drain on paper towel or butcher’s paper to absorb excess fat.
5. Slice the buns in half and toast the cut sides.
6. Place a hamburger, slices of beetroot, tomato and some shredded lettuce on one half of bun, add a little ground pepper (optional), top with other half of bun –
7. and enjoy!

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