CLASSIC HOMEMADE BEEF BURGERS WITH COLESLAW

Servings: 6 beef patties

Prep time: 25 min

Cook time: 10 min

Total time: 35 min

Ingredients:

Burger

-650 g ground sirloin

-1/2 medium onion, diced finely

-3 cloves garlic, crushed

-1 egg

-1/2 tsp salt

-1/2 tsp pepper

-1 tsp oregano

-1/2 tsp paprika

-1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Coleslaw

-3 cups  shredded cabbage

-2 cups shredded carrots (2 carrots)

-3 tbsp olive oil

-1 ½ tbsp white wine vinegar

-1 clove of garlic, crushed

-1/2 tbsp grainy dijon mustard

-1/2 lemon

-1/2 tsp salt

-1/4 tsp ground pepper

Directions:

Burgers

• Preheat barbecue to 550 degrees
• In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onions, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, oregano, paprika and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well with clean hands.
• Portion out meat into 6 medium size balls and form a patty with your hands or use a flat plate to press down patties.
• Grill patties for 5 min on each side (depending on thickness of patties) and serve with brioche buns and toppings of your choice.

Coleslaw

• In a large bowl, add shredded cabbage and carrots.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, mustard, lemon, salt and pepper.
• Drizzle dressing over salad and mix. Option to add red onions and fresh herbs to slaw.

Thanks to MBP Food Expert Tamara Sarkisian, RD (fruitfulkitchen.ca) for the recipe!