With a fast food quarterpounder coming in on average at 26 Syns, this is a cracker of a menu-makeover! Add a Healthy Extra 'a' choice of cheese for even more flavour and spiced potato wedges or Syn-free fries!
information
Serves: 4
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time:
Syns per serving:
Extra EasyFREEOriginalFREE*green3.5**
(*Add 6 Syns per serving if not using the wholemeal roll as a Healthy Extra , **Add 6 Syns for each if not using the minced beef and the wholemeal roll )
ingredients
1 bunch spring onions
454g/1lb extra lean minced beef
2 tsp freshly chopped parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper
half a small red pepper
2 ripe tomatoes
1 tsp barbecue seasoning
2 tbsp freshly chopped chives
4 rashers back bacon, all visible fat removed
green salad leaves
4 x 57g/2oz wholemeal rolls
method
1. Finely slice the spring onions, place in a bowl with the beef, parsley and seasoning. Combine with your hands and shape into 4 burgers about 10cm/4in in diameter. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Make the relish. Deseed and chop the pepper, chop the tomatoes, mix with the barbecue seasoning and chives, cover and chill.
3. Place the burgers under a medium/hot grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Add the bacon for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Layer the salad leaves, bacon, burger and relish in the rolls and serve immediately.
information
Serves: 4
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time:
Syns per serving:
Extra EasyFREEOriginalFREE*green3.5**
(*Add 6 Syns per serving if not using the wholemeal roll as a Healthy Extra , **Add 6 Syns for each if not using the minced beef and the wholemeal roll )
ingredients
1 bunch spring onions
454g/1lb extra lean minced beef
2 tsp freshly chopped parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper
half a small red pepper
2 ripe tomatoes
1 tsp barbecue seasoning
2 tbsp freshly chopped chives
4 rashers back bacon, all visible fat removed
green salad leaves
4 x 57g/2oz wholemeal rolls
method
1. Finely slice the spring onions, place in a bowl with the beef, parsley and seasoning. Combine with your hands and shape into 4 burgers about 10cm/4in in diameter. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Make the relish. Deseed and chop the pepper, chop the tomatoes, mix with the barbecue seasoning and chives, cover and chill.
3. Place the burgers under a medium/hot grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Add the bacon for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Layer the salad leaves, bacon, burger and relish in the rolls and serve immediately.