Beef Burger with Wedges

These easy beef burgers with wedges include ingredients which are cheap and in season in Spring making a low cost alternative to Friday night takeaways.

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Ingredients

  • 6 potatoes, cut into wedges
  • 5 tablespoons oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely
  • chopped or 1 teaspoon
  • crushed garlic
  • 500g beef mince
  • 1 can lentils, drained
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons plain flour
  • 6 pack burger buns, toasted
  • 1 cup cheese, grated
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • tomato sauce, for serving
  • mayonnaise, for serving
  • ½ head iceberg lettuce, shredded

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C and line a large baking tray with baking paper. If you do not have a large baking tray, use 2 medium size baking trays.
  2. Toss the potato wedges with 2 tablespoons of oil, rosemary, salt and pepper. Place the wedges on the tray in a single layer ensuring no pieces overlap.
  3. Bake the potato wedges in the oven for 15–20 minutes, then turn the wedges and bake for another 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft and clear. Transfer the onion and garlic to a large bowl and allow to cool completely.
  5. Add the mince, lentils, paprika and egg. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Use your hands to mix everything thoroughly. Use your hands to shape the mixture into patties the same size as your hamburger buns. Lightly coat each patty in flour.
  6. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan on medium heat, and then place the patties in the pan. Cook the patties for 6 minutes, then flip them and cook for an additional 6 minutes or until they are cooked through. Top patties with cheese before they are finished to melt the cheese.
  7. Assemble burgers by spreading tomato sauce and mayonnaise on the buns. Top the bottom bun with shredded iceberg lettuce, grated carrot, cheesy patty and crown with top bun.
  8. Serve the burgers with a side of potato wedges.
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