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Bacon burger with BBQ relish

Serves: 4

Prep. time: 30 minutes

Total time: Over 60 Minutes

Syns per serving:  Extra Easy:  FREE    Red:  FREE     Green: 4

 

Add 6 Syns if not using Wholemeal roll as a Healthy Extra on Original, Green and Extra Easy.

 

Add 6 Syns if not using Extra lean minced beef (cooked weight) as a Healthy Extra on Green.

Ingredients

 

1 bunch spring onions

400g lean beef mince (5% fat or less)

2 tsp freshly chopped parsley

4 rashers of bacon, lean

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp freshly chopped chives

Green salad leaves

4 x 60g wholemeal rolls

 

To make to relish:

 

Low calorie cooking spray

1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped

1 tsp mild chilli powder

225g passata

3 tbsp sweetener

4 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp mustard powder

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

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 in diameter. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

 

2)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.

 

To make the relish:

 

1) Spray a pan with the low calorie cooking spray and sauté the onion and chilli powder over a high heat for 5 minutes until softened. 

 

2) Stir in the remaining ingredients, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Check the seasoning before serving hot or cold.

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