1st published 2017
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| Gorgeous, tasty, easy to eat & digest - and it only takes half a hour! 'Simply delicious!! My absolute favourite.' 'A great hearty meal.' 'Excellent! 'Tasters |
This simple full-bodied dish* is ideal for pensioners - classic flavours and textures, easily prepared and easy to digest.
It is also a treat for busy mums preparing for the school run.
Popularised by a North America physician in late 19th century, it takes less than half an hour of cooking and can be prepared in stages or the night before.
Kids will love that it can be cut with a fork; adults will savour the thick dark gravy.
The burgers/patties are usually served with mash and peas. A healthier option is sweet potato mash or wedges and steamed fresh vegetables.
20% fat beef mince is fine for this recipe, so long as excess fat is drained off. Or try a 50-50 mix with turkey mince.
Kids will love that it can be cut with a fork; adults will savour the thick dark gravy.
The burgers/patties are usually served with mash and peas. A healthier option is sweet potato mash or wedges and steamed fresh vegetables.
20% fat beef mince is fine for this recipe, so long as excess fat is drained off. Or try a 50-50 mix with turkey mince.
Cost: £3.00'ish (Sept 2022; 2026 now much more mince prices are higher)
Feeds: makes 4-5 patties
Ingred:
Meat Patties
med onion, finely diced or coarsely processed
1/2 tbsp olive oil
500gm/1lb low-fat beef mince or 50-50 beef & turkey mince
1/3 cup breadcrumbs, wholemeal for preference
1 egg
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp low-sugar ketchup
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2-3 tbsp water
Gravy
3 tbsp sunflower oil
1/2 med onion grated or coarsely processed
5oz/150gm sliced mushrooms
juice of half a lemon
3 tbs flour
2 cups/400ml chicken stock (granules are fine)
1/4 tsp rosemary
1/4 tsp thyme
1-2 tbsp reduced-(not low)-salt soy** (depending on blood pressure and taste)
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
shot of brandy/white wine/purple grape juice (opt)
Feeds: makes 4-5 patties
Ingred:
Meat Patties
med onion, finely diced or coarsely processed
1/2 tbsp olive oil
500gm/1lb low-fat beef mince or 50-50 beef & turkey mince
1/3 cup breadcrumbs, wholemeal for preference
1 egg
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp low-sugar ketchup
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2-3 tbsp water
Gravy
3 tbsp sunflower oil
1/2 med onion grated or coarsely processed
5oz/150gm sliced mushrooms
juice of half a lemon
3 tbs flour
2 cups/400ml chicken stock (granules are fine)
1/4 tsp rosemary
1/4 tsp thyme
1-2 tbsp reduced-(not low)-salt soy** (depending on blood pressure and taste)
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
shot of brandy/white wine/purple grape juice (opt)
Also: mashed white or sweet potatoes (see tips below)
peas or mixed veg
one or all of lettuce leave, cucumber or tomatoes (opt)
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