Name: Red wine beef and onion burger
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: Onion rings; oil for deep frying; 1 large onion, thickly sliced, rings separated; 2 egg yolks, beaten; 3/4 cup plain flour; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 500 gram beef mince; 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup red wine marinade sauce; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon oil; 8 burger buns, split; barbecue sauce, baby spinach leaves, pickles to serve

Red wine beef and onion burger

A creative twist to an old favourite that even the kids will enjoy. Barbecue sauce can replace red wine sauce, if you prefer.

Ingredients

Onion rings

oil for deep frying

1 large onion, thickly sliced, rings separated

2 egg yolks, beaten

3/4 cup plain flour

1 tablespoon oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

500 gram beef mince

1 cup fresh breadcrumbs

1/4 cup red wine marinade sauce

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon oil

8 burger buns, split

barbecue sauce, baby spinach leaves, pickles to serve

Method

1.Heat oil in a medium frying pan on high. Saute onion and garlic 2-3 minutes. until tender. Cool slightly.

2.In a large bowl combine mince, breadcrumbs, onion mixture, sauce and egg. Mix well and season to taste. Shape into 8 even-sized, flattened patties. Arrange on tray. Cover and chill until required.

3.Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium. Cook patties in two batches for 5-6 minutes each side until cooked through. Drain on paper towel. Keep warm.

4.ONION RINGS: Meanwhile. heat oil in a heavy-based saucepan on high. Dip onion rings into egg and dust with flour. Fry in batches for 20-30 seconds or until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towel.

5.Spread rolls with sauce. Fill with spinach, patties and onions. Serve with pickles and extra sauce.

Look for red-wine sauce in the condiment aisle of your supermarket or use barbecue sauce instead. Makes 8
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