The Gates Lodge burger
Nothing beats homemade burgers off the BBQ! This recipe makes tasty burgers and goes brilliantly with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and many red wine blends.
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
- 500gm Beef Mince
- 1/2 Cup chopped red onion
- 2 Cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Chilli powder (optional)
- 1 Tbsp chopped capers
- 1 Egg
- 2 Tbsp Breadcrumbs
- Salt and Pepper
Method
- Mix 500gms beef mince with ½ cup of finely chopped red onion, 2 cloves of minced garlic, a teaspoon each of ground cumin, dried thyme, dried oregano and a good pinch of chilli powder (optional), 1 tablespoon of chopped capers, a raw egg, 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs and salt and pepper to taste.
- Shape into thick patties and cook on a BBQ until desired doneness
- Serve on toasted hamburger buns with tomato slices, lettuce and mayonnaise
Serve with a glass of Cabernet Merlot from Hawke’s Bay.