HOMEMADE BEEF BURGERS & HANDMADE POTATO WEDGES
SERVES 4-6
This burger is also served at Caffe Villagio
Directions to Caffé Villagio
Sable Square
Cnr Bosmansdam & Ratanga Roads
Milnerton
Tel: 021 5287577
Fax: 086 560 3720
Email: info@villagio.co.za
Web: www.villagio.co.za
[more info: Caffe Villagio]
INGREDIENTS FOR BURGER PATTIES:
- 1kg lean beef mince
- 120ml plain low fat yoghurt or double thick Greek yoghurt
- 250ml bread crumbs
- 100ml fresh chopped parsley
- 1 small onion grated
- 2 free range eggs
- 1 table spoon Dijon mustard
- salt & pepper to taste
- 250ml sunflower or canola oil for frying
OTHER INGREDIENTS:
- 4 – 6 good quality bread rolls of choice e.g. ciabatta – pumpkin seed – yellow corn (lightly toasted & with a little
- smear of butter [optional])
- 4 – 6 potatoes
- 150ml olive oil
- 30ml oreganum
- 10ml paprika
- salt & pepper to taste
- 30ml lemon juice
POTATO WEDGES
- cut all the potatoes into thick wedges with the skin on (optional)
- place in an oven proof dish/baking tray
- mix the olive oil and lemon juice together and pour over potatoes
- season with oreganum, paprika, salt & pepper & grill for 30-40 minutes until golden
BURGER PATTIES:
- mix all the burger patty ingredients together well in a large bowl
- form into patties (size may vary according to preference)
- heat sunflower/canola oil in a large non-stick frying pan until hot
- place patties in hot oil and reduce slightly to a medium heat – leave enough space around the patties so that you
- are able lift them comfortably to turn them
- turn the patties after about 8-10 minutes
- allow another 8-10 minutes on the other side or until cooked through
- remove and place on a plate with absorbent paper towel to remove any excess oil
- toast the rolls, butter them and assemble the burgers
- patties can also be grilled in the oven at 180 degrees celcius for 20 minutes – basting baking tray with
- sunflower/canola oil and brush a little oil on top of each patty
SUGGESTED TOPPINGS:
- grilled portobellini mushrooms, avo, goldew peppers, rocket, caramalised onion, mozzarella cheese, reduced fat
- camembert cheese, cherry tomatoes tossed in balsamic vinegar
SUGGESTED ACCOMPANIMENTS OR DIPS:
Caffé Villagio produces a lovely range of authentic, homemade dips and sauces that are free from preservatives, artificial colourants and flavourants, which can be placed on the burger or used as an outstanding dip for the wedges (or any other dipper for that matter): villagio aioli, olive tapenade, tzatziki, humus, aubergine (brinjal) & feta, feta & chilli
