#300 Homemade beef burgers

It has been awhile since I cooked a meal for Iman, so today I decided to be a good wife and make homemade beef patties served with Cajun infused fries, salad and a glass of virgin mojito for my dearest husband. 

Balqies' homemade beef burger

(adapted from The Ultimate Makeover Burgers by Angela Nilsen)

Ingredients:

400g lean beef mince 

5 spring onions, finely chopped 

2 finely grated carrots

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 medium egg, beaten 

1 1/2 tsp olive oil, for brushing 

Salt & Pepper to taste

Preparation Method:

1. Tip the mince into a bowl with the spring onions, grated carrot, garlic, and egg. Mix well using a fork. Season with pepper and a pinch of salt, then divide the mixture into 4. 
2. Flatten each piece with your hands into a round, about 2 cm thick - or similiar width to your buns. Chill for 30 minutes or until ready to cook. 
3. Heat a griddle pan. Brush each burger on one side with some of the olive oil. Place on the hot griddle , oiled side down. Cook for 5 minutes on each side. 
4. Remove and let the burgers rest for 3 mins. 
5. Serve with salad and fries. Bon appetite. 

#322 Black Pepper Beef

Photos by Her

1/2 pound beef cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Marinade:
1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2  teaspoon cornstarch

Sauce:
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon Worcestershire
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper

1. Marinate the beef: In a large bowl, combine the flank steak with the soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch. Let stand for 15 minutes.

2.  Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and set aside.

3. Heat oil in large skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles and evaporates on contact. Add the beef in one layer and allow it to sear on one side for 1 minute. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes, until the outside is no longer red but the beef is not yet cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

4.   In the same skillet, add the garlic, onions, and peppers and stir-fry until aromatic and the edges of the onions begin to caramelize, about 1 to 2 minutes. Return the beef to the skillet. Add the sauce and stir well to coat. 


Serve with Jasmine rice.