Jo’s Braised Chilli Burgers

Serves 2

For the Burgers

40g Breadcrumbs      400g minced beef      1 small egg beaten lightly    *1/2 tsp ginger paste      *1 fresh chilli chopped and deseeded      *1tsp ground coriander      *1/4 tsp chilli powder      *1tsp garam masala    ½ tsp salt      1-2 tbsp olive oil for frying

* In place of the chilli, spices marked with *   you  can use  ½ tbsp. tomato sauce      1tbsp Worcestershire sauce      ½ tbsp. tomato chutney      ½ tsp dried  thyme       1/2tsp dried oregano      ½ tsp salt      ground black pepper

Combine the breadcrumbs, minced beef, egg and spices in a bowl.  Divide into four equal sized patties.

Now  prepare the veg

1 medium onion peeled and sliced      2 medium carrots peeled and sliced      20g pumpkin       green beans      1 tbsp plain flour      300g potatoes peeled and quartered    150ml beef stock

Heat the oil  and fry the burgers until brown on each side.  Then keep on a plate.  

Add the onion, carrots, pumpkin and green beans to the pan cook for 2-3 mins the add flour. Transfer to a slow cooker.

Place potatoes on the top of the veg, around the burgers pour over the beef stock.

Cook on low for 2 ½ - 3 hrs.

Oven top method  use a flameproof casserole – cover and cook gently for 40-50 mins