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Beef Burgers with Sweet & Sour Aubergine

Juicy beef patties paired with tangy aubergine for a gourmet twist on a classic dish.
4 people
15 min
Nutrition per serving
  • kcal
    512 kcals
  • protein
    33g
  • iron
    4.6mg
  • carbs
    71g

Ingredients

  • 450g lean minced beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped, sautéed in a little oil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablesp. basil, chopped
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2-3 shallots/1 onion, chopped
  • 1 aubergine, diced
  • 1 red pepper, deseeded, diced
  • 1 tablesp. soy sauce
  • 1 tablesp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablesp. lemon juice
  • 125ml tomato juice
  • 1 teasp. sugar
  • Handful basil, chopped
Main
  • 450g lean minced beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped, sautéed in a little oil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablesp. basil, chopped
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2-3 shallots/1 onion, chopped
  • 1 aubergine, diced
  • 1 red pepper, deseeded, diced
  • 1 tablesp. soy sauce
  • 1 tablesp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablesp. lemon juice
  • 125ml tomato juice
  • 1 teasp. sugar
  • Handful basil, chopped

Method

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Combine burger ingredients and shape into 4 burgers. Barbecue or grill until fully cooked - 8-10 mins. Meanwhile make up the Aubergine Sauce - heat the oil, sauté the shallots, aubergine and pepper until just soft. Add the soy, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, tomato juice, sugar and basil. Simmer for 4-5 mins. Taste for seasoning.
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Method

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Combine burger ingredients and shape into 4 burgers. Barbecue or grill until fully cooked - 8-10 mins. Meanwhile make up the Aubergine Sauce - heat the oil, sauté the shallots, aubergine and pepper until just soft. Add the soy, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, tomato juice, sugar and basil. Simmer for 4-5 mins. Taste for seasoning.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with the burgers plus rice or baked potatoes.