Ox burger

Name: Ox burger
Total time: 20 min
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: minced beef 500g; onion 1, finely diced; capers 1 tbsp, rinsed and roughly chopped; gherkins finely chopped to make 1 tbsp; egg 1; breadcrumbs 3 tbsp; flat-leaf parsley y small bunch, leaves chopped; Dijon mustard 1 tsp; Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp; plum tomatoes 2 × 400g tins; shallots 2, finely diced; garlic 2 cloves, crushed; fresh thyme 1 tbsp leaves; vegetable oil 2 tsp

20 minutes + 1 hour simmering
serves 4
A little effort

An easy but so good burger. Beef mince, capers and gherkins for the patty. A quick homemade tomato sauce is the best finishing touch. Best for a weekend treat or special midweek meal.

December 19, 2014 at 2:32 pm

Ingredients

minced beef 500g
onion 1, finely diced
capers 1 tbsp, rinsed and roughly chopped
gherkins finely chopped to make 1 tbsp
egg 1
breadcrumbs 3 tbsp
flat-leaf parsley y small bunch, leaves chopped
Dijon mustard 1 tsp
Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp

tomato sauce

plum tomatoes 2 × 400g tins
shallots 2, finely diced
garlic 2 cloves, crushed
fresh thyme 1 tbsp leaves
vegetable oil 2 tsp

Method

Step 1

To make the tomato sauce, combine all the ingredients in a pan and season. Cover and simmer over a low heat for 1 hour, or until the sauce is thickened. Allow to cool.
Step 2

Mix all the burger ingredients and season well. Shape into 4 patties. Grill for 8–10 minutes, turning once. Serve in a bun or quarter ciabatta with the tomato sauce.