Recipes:
Ilkley Beefy Burgers

Preparation Time: 30 mins plus chilling
Cooking Time: 8-12 mins
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

450g/1lb lean minced beef
1 small onion, peeled and finely grated
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1 small red pepper, deseeded and finely diced
1.25ml/½tsp dried mixed herbs
30ml/2tbsp barbecue or sweet chilli sauce
25-50g/1-2oz fresh breadcrumbs
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
1 egg, beaten
15ml/1tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
Salad leaves, to garnish

Instructions:

1. Place the minced beef in a large bowl and add the onion, garlic, red pepper, herbs, barbecue or sweet chilli sauce and breadcrumbs.
2. Add the seasoning and egg.  Mix together thoroughly, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Using damp hands shape the mixture into 4-6 evenly sized burgers.
4. Brush the burgers with a little oil and cook on a prepared barbecue or preheated moderate grill for 4-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
5. Serve the burgers in ciabatta rolls garnished with salad leaves with a large spoonful of relish of your choice.

Tip:

To prevent the burgers breaking up during cooking, place on a sheet of aluminium foil over the barbecue.