Instead of
my normal spicy approach to burger patties, this time I did something that
turned out to be incredibly simple – and, even better, successful.
So what was
the secret ingredient – store bought plum
sauce!
I mixed the
beef mince (ground beef) with some breadcrumbs (I was going to use rolled oats
but realised I didn't have any), a teaspoon of mixed dried herbs (I used
oregano & thyme), 3 tablespoons of plum sauce and salt and pepper. When they have been mixed a bit add 1 beaten
egg to help the patties stay in one piece.
Shape your
burgers – I had enough for 8 patties so I quartered the mixture and then halved
each one so that the patties were more likely to be the same size. Dust each burger with flour – just standard
flour.
I like to
rest the burgers in the fridge for at least half an hour – but you could cook
them straight away.
Just fry
the patties in vegetable oil until browned and just cooked in the middle. I found that the flour meant that a nice
browned effect was created.
Because the
two of us cannot eat 8 patties, I froze half of them (uncooked) so that I have
a quick meal for another day.
Serve on
your burger buns with your preferred garnish – I used lettuce, tomato and red
onion – but because the plum sauce is in the pattie you don't need to add other
sauces – you could but it was quite saucy enough without.
Wow, what a great flavor combination.
ReplyDeleteMmm. I don't know if I can get plum sauce in my local market (which doesn't have many specialty items) but I'll keep an eye out for it!
ReplyDeletewhat a good combination. Where do you live where it is already Sunday?
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like an amazing flavor combination!
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy! I love my burgers well-flavored.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of plum sauce used in this way.
ReplyDeletePlum sauce sounds like a great addition to burgers! Very clever my dear! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteNever thought about adding plum sauce to beef mince. Makes it gourmet, thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful! And I didn't know that pickled beet was "required" in New Zealand. Yum!!!
ReplyDeleteWell this is a new combination to me, but it sounds good. I think I'll have to give it a try soon!
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