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

tomato sauce

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

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal405
  • fat24.6g
  • carbs16.7g
  • fibre2.4g
  • protein30.5g
  • salt1.09g

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.

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