Preparation time: 15 minutes plus chilling

Cooking time: 8-12 minutes

Ingredients:

• 450g/1lb lean minced beef
• 1 small onion, peeled and finely grated
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 small red pepper, deseeded and finely diced
• 1.25ml/½tsp dried mixed herbs
• 30ml/2tbsp barbecue or sweet chilli sauce
• 25-50g/1-2oz fresh breadcrumbs
• Salt and freshly milled black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 15ml/1tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
• Salad leaves, to garnish

Method:

• 1. Place the minced beef in a large bowl and add the onion, garlic, red pepper, herbs, barbecue or sweet chilli sauce and breadcrumbs.


• 2. Add the seasoning and egg. Mix together thoroughly, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.


• 3. Using damp hands shape the mixture into 4-6 evenly sized burgers.


• 4. Brush the burgers with a little oil and cook on a prepared barbecue or preheated moderate grill for 4-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.


• 5. Serve the burgers in ciabatta rolls garnished with salad leaves with a large spoonful of selected relish.

Tip: To prevent the burgers breaking up during cooking, place on a sheet of aluminium foil over the barbecue.