Tired of having the same meals over and over again? Don't worry, we've got just the thing.
Why not give these simple veggie and beef burgers a go? They're not just tasty but also carefully balanced to take your health into account. Perfect for mums and young toddlers too.
Courtesy of Danone Baby Nutrition and The First 1000 Days, we hope you enjoy this recipe for beef and veggie burgers!
Recipe: Beef and Veggie Burgers
Serves 4
Ingredients
400g lean Irish minced beef
1 egg lightly beaten
1 small carrot, grated
1 small courgette, grated
Black pepper and mixed herbs
To Serve:
1 medium avocado
2 tsp lemon juice
8 small wholemeal buns/rolls
Sliced tomatoes (8 slices)
Butter lettuce leaves
Irish tomato chutney (optional)
Method
Burgers:
1.Place the minced beef, egg, carrot, and courgette into a medium bowl. Season with black pepper and mixed herbs.
2.Mix well with your hands and then shape into 8 small burgers.
3.Place the burgers on a tray lined with grease-proof paper, cover with cling film and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
4.Preheat a greased (with rapeseed oil) grill pan or frying pan on medium heat.
5.Cook the burgers for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
6.Transfer to a plate, cover and keep warm.
To Serve:
These burgers are also great to cook for all the family at summer barbecues. You can make them bigger for the adults in the family.
Nutrition Information
The First 1000 Days developed by Danone Baby Nutrition is a special booklet aimed at promoting a child’s health and nutrition in the first two years of their lives.You can find out more about it on their website here.
