Ingredients:
- 1 lb minced beef (450 g) - don't get 'extra lean' beef as this doesn't make a good burger.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (it's not necessary to use 'extra virgin')
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- freshly ground black pepper and a large pinch of salt
- 2 beaten egg yokes, to bind.
Method:
Place all incredients into mixing bowl and mix thoroughly with hands(!), allowing mixture to squeeze through your fingers, so that ingredients are well mixed.
Shape into 3 - 4 patties, and flatten as much as possible.
Place in bowl and cover with lid then put into fridge for at least 2 hours prior to cooking (to set).
Grill (preferably) or fry, with moderate heat, turning occasionally until thoroughly cooked and a good brown colour.
Serve with vermicelli (pasta) mixed with green pesto, and peas, or alternatively in sesame seed burger bun with tomato ketchup, and lightly fried sliced onions (optional).
John Rayner
