Mini beef and hummus burgers

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Perfect for serving at a large party or summer barbecue, this mini burger recipe from Marcus Wareing offers the perfect package. The beef burgers themselves are flavoured with herbs and savoury soy sauce, before being topped with sticky caramelised onions and creamy hummus for a delicious contrast.

First published in 2015

Ingredients

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Burgers

Caramelised onions

To serve

  • 6 slices of Emmental, cut to fit the burgers
  • 1 ciabatta loaf
  • 6 tsp hummus
  • 6 handfuls of rocket, small
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil

Method

1
To make the burgers, mix together the mince, onion, garlic and tarragon in a bowl
2
Add the wet ingredients to the bowl along with the breadcrumbs and mix to thoroughly combine. Season with salt and pepper
3
Shape into 6 equal patties and refrigerate until needed
4
For the caramelised onions, melt the butter in a medium-sized frying pan. Add the onions, thyme and salt and cook for around 20–25 minutes until golden and sticky
5
In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil and once hot, brown the burgers on both sides. Reduce the heat and continue to cook for 6–7 minutes until cooked through. Alternatively, cook on a barbecue
  • 1 tbsp of vegetable oil
6
Remove from the heat and place a slice of cheese on top of each burger to lightly melt
  • 6 slices of Emmental, cut to fit the burgers
7
Slice the ciabatta loaf into 6 small squares to use as burger buns. Brush the ciabatta slices with oil and grill or toast lightly. Spread one half with hummus, then lay the beef patties on the other
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • 6 tsp hummus
  • 1 ciabatta loaf
8
Add the caramelised onions and rocket then sandwich together to make burgers. Serve immediately
First published in 2015

Marcus Wareing defines his inimitable cooking style as 'not British cuisine, not French cuisine – it’s Marcus cuisine.'

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