Beef and Barley Burgers
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- 50 g pearl barley
- 500 g beef (minced)
- 1 large egg
- 100 g onions (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for greasing)
Rinse the barley under cold running water, drain, and place in a large saucepan
Cover with water and bring to a simmer
Cook the barley for 30 minutes or until tender
Then drain, rinse under running water, and drain well again
Set aside to cool
Place the beef, egg, onions, and Italian herbs in a large bowl
Season with salt and pepper and mix well to combine
Add the cooled barley to the bowl and mix until evenly incorporated
Lightly grease a plate
Form the mixture into 4 burger patties, each roughly 10cm (4in) in diameter and 2cm (3⁄4in) thick
Place them on the greased plate and cover with cling film
Chill the patties for about 20 minutes to help them keep their shape on cooking
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat
Fry the burger patties for about 10 minutes on each side, until well browned and cooked through
Remove from the heat
Serve the burgers with a selection of buns and accompaniments
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