Name: Bean and beef burgers with avocado smash
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 300 g minced beef; 400 g can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed, mashed coarsely; 1 tsp smoked paprika, plus ½ teaspoon extra; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 cup coarsely grated cheddar cheese; 1 red onion, coarsely grated; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 egg; 1 cup crushed gluten-free plain rice crackers; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 small ripe tomatoes, chopped; 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves, plus extra to serve; 2 small avocados; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 iceberg lettuce

Bean and beef burgers with avocado smash

These bean and beef burgers are like a breath of fresh air! The lettuce cups make a lighter alternative to burger buns, and the avocado smash is a deliciously fresh topping.

Ingredients

300 g minced beef

400 g can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed, mashed coarsely

1 tsp smoked paprika, plus ½ teaspoon extra

1 tsp ground cumin

1/4 cup coarsely grated cheddar cheese

1 red onion, coarsely grated

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 egg

1 cup crushed gluten-free plain rice crackers

2 tbsp olive oil

4 small ripe tomatoes, chopped

2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves, plus extra to serve

2 small avocados

1 tbsp lime juice

1 iceberg lettuce

Method

Combine beef, beans, paprika, cumin, cheddar, onion, garlic, egg and crackers in a large bowl. Season. Shape mixture into 6 flat patties. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook patties for 5 minutes each side or until browned and cooked. Cover to keep warm.

Combine tomato and coriander in a small bowl. Season to taste.

Mash avocado and lime juice together in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Season.

Remove outer leaves from lettuce. Cut lettuce in half, then separate leaves to give 6 rounds.

Serve patties on lettuce leaves, topped with avocado and tomato mixture. Sprinkle with extra smoked paprika and coriander.

Patties can be made to the end of Step 2 a day ahead or freeze for 2 months.
Note

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