Summer draws with refreshing series of jazzy salads, fresh green
leaves and something untainted and light to rely on. What makes gripping on the
menu in summers are easy and delicate food that amalgamates with a punch of quenching
cocktails to beat the hot summers. All I think of right now are of juicy drinks,
velvety cold coffee, chilled ice tea and anything really mellow to tuck in my
tummy and what can be more substantial than a sublime source of protein! Summers and
meat can sound juicy and extra easy when contributed in a right level of portion;
I prefer meat as tacos filling or patties to level up the ideal version of
summery meal plan. Summers for me means less counting of spice and addings in
my yummy dish that means this recipe is perfect for the health conscious as well as
for those who prefer less heat.
I shuffled this up last night for the dinner and my husband
simply loved it! Every time I make meat burgers for him I get a turn to order heavenly
veg dishes from my favorite restaurants, it is a clear run to cheat home food!!
Amazing isn’t it. Last night, I went for scrumptious Pav Bhaji and
believe me, it’s one of the yummiest veg dishes I totally die for! A perfect blend of
mashed potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, peas, capsicum tossed together until the
spices give the perfect buttery taste. Oh! Reminds me of the flavors from
home, Sardar Pav Bhaji where the over-generous scoops of butter are necessary in
every plate of Pav bhaji, my memory is covered up by the images of tastes,
tempting smell and buttery texture, I ordered it because I was missing Mama
whose enduring love is “Pav bhaji” and I often resort to eat as the familiar
smell helps to overcome home sickness. Coming back to our flavorful meat
burger, it’s fast and so easy that I knew I had to share. It’s just not
delicious and healthy; it’s pretty to look at, toss your favorite salads
together with medium sized patties and creamy dressing inside. All you need is
gentle amount of patience and love to cook and eureka you’re done making yummy
meat burger at home!
Juicy Cheesy Meat
Burger
Preparation
Time: 20 minutes
Cooking
Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Serves: 1-2 persons
Ingredients:
250 grams minced meat
2 buns, sesame seeds studded
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon green chili paste, optional
A pinch thyme powder
½ teaspoon paprika powder
1 egg, beaten
1 slice of bread
1 tablespoon parsley
3-4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cheese slices
Tomato ketchup, as desired
Mustard paste, as needed
½ teaspoon garlic paste
½ teaspoon black pepper powder
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vinegar
½ teaspoon salt, to taste
Iceberg salad as needed
Method:
- Simply start by marinating mince with ½ teaspoon black
pepper powder, ½ teaspoon mustard paste, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 teaspoon green
chili paste, ½ teaspoon garlic paste, ½ teaspoon paprika powder, a pinch of
thyme and half beaten egg.
- Soak a slice of bread in 2 tablespoons of milk,
squeeze the bread gently and add it into the minced mixture, mix well and form
a medium-size, thin patty follows with the remaining.
- Place patty over a grilled pan and let it cook
from both the sides until crisp and golden. Always allow the one side of the patty
to shallow fry for 5-8 minutes on a low heat and then turn gently to the other side, this will prevent
the patty from breaking, drizzle few drops of olive oil when needed.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, add 4 tablespoons of
mayonnaise, 5 tablespoons of ketchup, ½ teaspoon of vinegar, 1 teaspoon mustard
paste and mix until the paste blends.
- Spread the paste generously all over the ups of
the buns and top with salad leaves, juicy meat patty and cheese slices, finish
off by toasting the buns gently on the hot griddle (add cooking oil before
toasting them!). Toasting buns in hot cooking oil gives a nice glossy texture outside
and creamy effect from the insides.
- You can add slices of tomatoes, pickled gherkin
and even onion rings but we prefer light eating’s in summer so I have kept it
minimum, Enjoy summers!
