Recipes - Beef

Preparation Time: 15 minutes plus chilling time

Cooking Time: 12-16 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 450g/1lb lean beef mince
• 5ml/1tsp turmeric
• 1 onion, peeled and grated
• 15-30ml/1-2tbsp freshly chopped coriander
• 10ml/2tsp garlic paste or 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
• 10ml/2tsp fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 15ml/1tbsp garam masala
• For the Mango Salsa:
• 1 ripe mango, peeled, stoned and finely chopped
• 1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, optional
• 30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped mint
• 15ml/1tbsp freshly chopped coriander
• Grated rind and juice of 1 lime

Method:

1. In a large, shallow bowl mix all the burger ingredients together.
2. Using slightly damp hands shape the mixture into 4 x 9cm (3½inch burgers). Cover and chill for 20 minutes.
3. To make the salsa, mix all the salsa ingredients together in a large bowl, cover and set aside in a cool place, but not the refrigerator.
4. Cook the burgers on a prepared barbecue or preheated grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked and any meat juices run clear
5. Serve the burgers in mini naans with the salsa.