Kiev Beef Burgers

Delicious twist to beef burgers the family will love, the garlic butter hidden in the middle makes them juicy and flavourful.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 450g lean beef mince
  • Freshly milled black pepper
  • 1 small courgette, coarsely grated

  • For the Garlic Butter:

  • 75g salted butter, slightly softened
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped or crushed
  • 1-2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley or chives

Method

  1. To prepare the garlic butter; in a small bowl mix together all the ingredients.
  2. Mould the butter into a cylinder shape, the diameter of a two pence coin. Wrap in foil and freeze for up to 2 hours.
  3. In a large bowl mix the burger ingredients together. Using slightly damp hands shape the mixture into 8 x 9cm burgers. Cut the butter into 4 x 1cm thick discs. Place a disc in the centre of each burger.
  4. Position the remaining burgers on top and continue to mould into a burger shape so that the butter discs are hidden in the centre. Cover and chill for 20 minutes.
  5. Cook the burgers on a prepared barbecue or preheated moderate grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked and any meat juices run clear.
  6. Serve the burgers in a bun or with flatbreads, a crisp green salad and a selection of relishes.

Tips:

Freeze any remaining garlic butter for up to two months and use as a flavoured butter on lamb or beef steaks or joints.