Brilliant burgers with onion jam

A healthier alternative to a takeaway favourite that the whole family can enjoy. These yummy burgers can be made kid friendly by leaving out the chilli and can be served any way you like.

May 13, 2021

Burgers‍

  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking time: 10 minutes
  • Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 4 spring onions
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 110g salted cashew nuts
  • 1 red chilli (de-seeded)
  • 500g lean pork or beef mince
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • Bunch fresh coriander (finely chopped)

Method

  1. Place spring onions, garlic, nuts and chilli into a food processor and finely chop.
  2. Put into a large bowl with the pork/beef, zest and juice of lime and the coriander.
  3. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients and shape the mixture into burgers.
  4. Cook for 5-6 minutes each side, or until cooked through.
  5. Serve the burgers on rolls with salad greens, avocado and onion jam or sweet chilli sauce.

Onion Jam

  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Makes 1 large jar - use to add flavour to sandwiches and cheese platters, or even on pizza bases!

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 medium onions (roughly chopped)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks (whole)
  • 5 x star anise (whole)
  • 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 5cm ginger (finely sliced)
  • ¾ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 340g raw sugar
  • 400g tin of crushed tomatoes

Method

  1. Heat oil and fry onions with cinnamon, star anise, garlic and ginger until golden.
  2. Add vinegar and sugar, simmer until reduced by a third.
  3. Add the tomatoes, simmer very slowly for a further 1 hour (or until thick & sticky).
  4. Transfer to a sterilised jar, refrigerate and use as required.
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