Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Chilling time
30 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 burgers
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Calories
211 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers
Description
Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers start with lean beef mince combined with grated carrot, zucchini, diced shallot, crushed garlic, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, fresh herbs, an egg binder, and seasonings. This mixture is formed into four burger patties and chilled to help hold their shape during cooking.
The patties are grilled on a hot barbecue, cooking for several minutes per side until cooked through with a slightly charred exterior. The addition of vegetables adds moisture and subtle sweetness to the beef, enhancing juiciness without overpowering the traditional flavor.
Burgers are served on buns layered with lettuce, tomato, and sauce, providing a classic presentation. The recipe suggests variations including shaping the mixture into meatballs cooked in tomato sauce or swapping the bun for a lettuce wrap for a low-carb option.
Chilling the patties before cooking is emphasized as a critical step to prevent them from falling apart on the grill.
Ingredients
- 500 g Lean beef mince
- 2 garlic crushed, clove
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg whisked
- 2 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1 shallot large; diced
- 1 carrot small; grated
- 0.5 zucchini grated, aka courgette
- 1 handful mixed fresh herbs finely chopped (use whatever you have that needs using up)
- Bun to serve
- lettuce
- tomato
- sauce
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients in a bowl and use your hands to mix well.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into 4 burger patties and put in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Put your burger patties on to a hot BBQ grill and cook for 3 minutes one side and 6 minutes the other side for medium-well done.
- Stack your burgers by adding them to buns with lettuce, tomato and sauce.
Notes
- Chill burger patties in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cooking to help them hold together.
- Instead of patties, shape the mix into meatballs and bake them in tomato sauce for a different dish.
- Experiment with herbs and spices to create different flavor profiles, such as Mexican, Cajun, or Italian.
- For a low-carb version, substitute the burger bun with a large lettuce leaf.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger only | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2785IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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