Beef and Red Pepper Burgers

• red pepper↗1

  cut into quarters

• olive oil↗2 tbsp tbsp
• lean beef mince↗400g g
• medium egg1
• carrot↗1

  coarsely grated

• stale breadcrumbs50g g
• cheddar↗40g g

  thinly sliced

• buns↗6floury

  cut in half

• mayonnaise↗3 tbsp tbsp
• cucumber↗¼

  or 1-2 mini cucumbers, sliced

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C with convection/gas 6. Place the pepper on a tray and brush with 1/2 tbsp oil. Roast in the oven for 25‑30 minutes, turning once halfway through. Remove and let cool slightly, then finely chop.

2. 2

   Transfer the mince, roasted pepper, egg, carrot and breadcrumbs into a large bowl and mix well. With your hands shape the mixture into six equal patties.

3. 3

   Heat the remaining oil in a large heavy non‑stick skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties for 5‑6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Top with thin slices of cheddar. Spread mayonnaise on the buns, place the patties, and add cucumber slices on top.