Easy homemade beef burger recipe

This is a super simple way to make great burgers. They taste so good and can be frozen after shaping and then cooked whenever you need a quick dinner.

Serves: two people (two burgers each)
Calories: 267 per serving

Ingredients

– 250g (9oz) extra-lean minced (ground) beef
– 1 shallot, peeled and finely diced
– 1 small garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
– ½ tsp dried herbs or 1 tsp chopped fresh basil,
– parsley or coriander
– 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
– 1 small free-range egg, beaten
– salt and freshly ground black pepper
– 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Place all the ingredients except the olive oil in a large bowl and mix together by hand until fully combined.

2. Divide the mixture into four equal pieces and roll each one into a ball, then flatten with the palm of your hand to make a burger shape.

3. Place the burgers on a plate, cover and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour.

4. Once chilled, heat the olive oil in a wide frying pan and fry the burgers for 8-10 minutes, turning once.

5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

* if cooking from frozen, please allow an extra 4-5 minutes cooking time

Source: www.52recipes.co.uk.