Beer and chilli burgers

Ready in 25 minutes, makes 4-5 large burgers.

This is definitely one for the boys – chilli and beer inside a delicious burger!

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 tbsp crushed garlic
• 2 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1kg beef mince
• 2 tbsp chopped jalapeno peppers (from a jar)
• 1 egg
• 1 cup stout or strong beer
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Serve with: salad, grilled onions and dab of mustard

1. Cook onion gently in a little oil for 2 minutes before adding the garlic, thyme and oregano. Cook for a further 2 minutes before scraping the onion mix into a large bowl to cool.

2. Add the beef mince to the bowl with all other ingredients except beer or stout.

3. Stir in stout or beer then use a cup measure to portion mixture. Mould mixture into patties.

4. Smear the grill with oil and cook burgers over a moderate-high heat on each side until cooked through – approximately 5 minutes on each side.

Cook’s tip:
Make these burgers a day or two ahead if you can as the flavours will improve. If you want more than a mild heat, double the quantity of jalapeno peppers.

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