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These are perfect for entertaining a crowd as they can be assembled by the guests with the ingredients they enjoy. I made them for Cuddles first birthday party. They are fuss free and the children love them. This is the recipe my mum taught me for hamburgers. It is the same recipe she cooked when I was growing up. The recipe is tried-and-true, friends and family always comment on how tasty they are when I make them.

Serves: 14 small burgers
Preparation time: 45 minutes (including 30 minutes resting time)
Cook time: Depends on cooking method – approximately 15 minutes

Ingredients:

500 grams of lean beef mince
1 garlic clove finely chopped
1 grated carrot
1 egg whisked
1 dash of Worcestershire Sauce
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
1/2 cup of bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon of fresh rosemary leaves
4 sprigs of parsley finely chopped
12 fresh oregano leaves finely choppped
salt and pepper to season
1/3 cup of plain flour

To serve:

Fresh bread rolls to serve the amount of guests
Fresh salad ingredients (see Hints below for ideas)

Steps:

In a bowl combine all of the hamburger ingredients, minus the flour
Sprinkle the flour onto a plate or board
Roll the mixture into small balls and dip into the flour to coat
Put the shaped hamburgers into the fridge to rest for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking
Prepare the fillings by slicing the rolls and cheese, tomato, washing the lettuce etc
Cook on the BBQ or in an electric pan on both sides until cooked through (time will vary depending on your equipment)

Place burgers onto a serving dish and have rolls and fillings ready to assemble