Serves 4

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.