Page 26 - Student Cook Book

Burgers and wedges:
Ingredients:
Burgers:
1 small red onion
500g lean mince
50g breadcrumbs
Pinch of salt
1⁄2 teaspoon mixed herbs
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup 1 egg
Method:
Wedges:
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius
2. Wash the potatoes and rinse well
3. Cut each potato into wedges and
place them in a large mixing bowl.
4. Add the olive oil, cumin, paprika and
salt. Mix well and coat each potato
wedge
5. Place the wedges on a lined tray with skin side facing down so that the skin becomes
crispy and wedges cook evenly. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly browned and softened.
Burgers:
1. Remove the skin of the onion and dice very finely
2. Place the miced beef, diced onions, breadcrumbs, salt, mixed herbs and tomato ketchup
in a large bowl.
3. Beat the egg in a small bowl with a fork and add it to the burger mixture. Mix well. Using
wet hands, shape the mixture into four large burger shapes.
4. Preheat the grill to a high heat and line the grill pan with tin foil. Place the burgers on the
tray and grill each side for 5-6 minutes until fully brown. If possible, check the internal temperature with a temperature probe, it should be over 75 degrees celsius.
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