Beef Burgers

Serves : 4
Ready : 16 mins

Ingredients :
500g lean beef mince
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, crushed
pinch Cayenne pepper
1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
4 slices Gruyere cheese
4 crusty burger buns, split and toasted
4 tbsp olive tapenade
2 handfuls baby rocket
1 vine ripened tomato, thinly sliced
4 slices prosciutto, crisped in the oven

Method:
Put the mince, tomato paste, garlic, cayenne pepper and parsley into a large bowl and mix well until combined.

Split the mixture into four and shape into hamburger patties. Extra patties can be put in freezer bags and frozen.

Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a high heat, add the oil. Cook the patties for about 3 mins per side until golden brown. Top each with a slice of cheese. Remove from the heat.

To make the burgers : spread the base of the bun with a tablespoon of tapenade, then put on some rocket, a couple of slices of tomato and the beef Pattie, top with the crispy prosciutto and finally the lid of the bun. Serve with your favourite sauce, mustard or mayonnaise.

Source : Coles Baby Club Magazine Spring 2009