FOOD

Beef burgers with roasted tomatoes

The ultimate burger combo for the whole family!

TIP: To toast rolls, place cut-side down on a heated barbecue flat plate for about 1 minute, or until golden. Burger sauce and frozen steak chips are available from supermarkets.

Serves: 4

Prep & Cook: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 4 round hamburger rolls, split, toasted
  • ¹⁄³ cup HP sauce, plus extra sauce
  • 60g baby rocket leaves
  • ¼ cup shaved parmesan
  • Steak chips, to serve

ROASTED TOMATOES

  • 6 Roma tomatoes (500g)
  • 2 tblsps olive oil
  • 3 tsps balsamic vinegar

PATTIES

  • 500g beef mince
  • 2 tblsps HP sauce
  • 1 tblsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup packaged dried breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Method

1. To make roasted tomatoes, cut each tomato into six wedges. Arrange, cut-side up, in a single layer on a large oven tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle with oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until softened. Cool.

3. Meanwhile, make patties. Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Divide into four equal portions. Shape into patties.

4. Heat a lightly oiled, barbecue flat plate over a medium heat. Add patties. Cook for about 6 minutes, or until browned. Turn over. Cook for a further 6 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove.

5. Spread base of rolls with sauce. Top with patties, tomatoes, rocket and parmesan. Add extra sauce if you like. Replace tops. Serve burgers with steak chips

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