Gourmet Burgers
A blend of Tabasco<span class="trademark">®</span> Original and Chipotle make these burgers delicious and flavoursome.
- 8oz minced beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 tsp Tabasco® Brand Chipotle Sauce
- 1oz breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper, a pinch of each to taste
- 1 tomato sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- Handful of rocket leaves, washed
- 50g feta cheese
- 4 ciabatta, toasted
- Watercress, optional
- For the chunky salsa
- 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 75g canned tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 tblsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp Tabasco® brand Original Red Sauce
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 tblsp fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
Combine the minced beef in a bowl with the finely chopped onions. Add 3 tsp of Tabasco® Chipotle sauce, with salt, pepper and breadcrumbs.
Divide mixture into 4 and shape into burgers.
Grill on a medium heat till cooked through and the juices run clear. Approximately 10-12 minutes.
To serve, place on toasted ciabatta and add rocket, tomato, 1 tbsp salsa and red onion. Crumble over the feta and garnish with watercress.
Optional: Stir 1/2 tsp Tabasco® Red or Chipotle through 2 tbsp mayo or ketchup. Dollop on as desired.
To make the salsa: heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over high heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced and salsa is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice, Tabasco® Sauce, and salt. Cool to lukewarm and stir in coriander.
Recipe courtesy of Tabasco®