Thursday 19 May 2011

Quick Buger with Sautéed Onion Rings

Burgers! Couldn't live without it when I was a child. I try not to eat too much of it ever since friends and family kept telling me that burgers are junk food with no nutritional value and it makes me fat!!  But you just need that little treat after a long hard day! Totally satisfying with some fries and a chilled coke.... Aahhhhhhh..

Fortunately I came to realize that  there is a better substitute for drive-thru burgers... Burgers that can be somewhat homemade with healthier ingredients. ... and this is my version of a LESS GUILT BURGERS!

Serves 2 person


Ingredients:
For the burgers
200g lean minced beef
1/4 small red pepper / capsicum - chopped
1/4 small yellow pepper / capsicum- chopped
1 small onion -  chopped and sauté on a small pan on medium heat with some oil till very soft or caramelized. Let cool. 
2 tsp plain yogurt
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp freshly grind black pepper
2 tbsp cooking oil


For the Sauté onions
1 large onions - cut into rings
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp cooking oil

Method:

1) Combine and mix well first 8 ingredients. Divide into 2 equal portion and shape then by hand to no more than 1 inch thick pâté.
2) Place a griddle pan on medium high heat and brushed with cooking oil. Cook them for 2 minutes on each side for medium-rare burgers or longer if you like it  to be done.
3) Place a small skillet on medium high heat with cooking oil and sauté onions with say sauce and Worcestershire sauce till soft. 
4) Serve burgers with sautéed onion and freshly sliced carrots lettuce sprinkled with balsamic vinegar if you like.

30 comments:

  1. Exquisito plato y muy contundente,se ve muy bien elaborado,felicitaciones,cariños y abrazos.

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  2. yummy..yummy..I usually prepare it using chicken,will post soon!!!

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  3. Burgers are always unhealthy, hahaha, and packed with guilt nonetheless! Don't take them too much, but it's a good start to make them healthier for consumption:) Can't stop that burger craving in you, can I? :D Nice recipe, and it did look less greasy to me;)

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  4. Burgers comes as unhealthy packages, still they are tasty, Looks awesome. sauteed onion rings is perfect combo.

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  5. burger looks great..loved the sauteed onion rings with them..

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  6. yeah i never quite understand when ppl tell me burgers are bad for you too! if homemade, it can be a healthy and balanced meal, with meal and veges (no carbs in your version too!) :D my mouth is watering at the juicy meat! hahaha

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  7. all homemade foods are good, don't need to guilty.

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  8. Looks delicious! Homemade are always the best! I love the onions too! Mmmm...

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  9. Bugars - I love it! I've been thinking about burgers for a couple of weeks now. Must do something about it.

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  10. I love home-made versions of junk food! This looks really delicious and really less guilty!

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  11. Wow, that looks amazing! So yummy!!!
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  12. I have 16 burger recipes on my blog, lol! LOVE burgers and I say everything in moderation. Enjoy your burger, it looks scrumptious!

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  13. Now I am crazy a burger like crazy!

    xo

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  14. So delicious!Beside the burgers, I love the onions.

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  15. We make burgers with potatoes .. :)

    Vardhini
    VardhinisKitchen

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  16. Anything homemade is unbeatable and are definitely a lot healthier too! Loved the sauteed onion rings :)
    US Masala

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  17. This look delicious food, have a nice weekend, gloria

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  18. Mmm we love burgers here too. I really love your ingredients for the pattie and I agree they are pretty healthy for you much better than the drive through and much nicer too. xo

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  19. This really looks delicious. I know my family would love your burgers. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings...Mary

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  20. I have never eaten burgers this way, but I think it's a cool idea...:)!

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  21. A hearty and delicious meal! My husband loves this type of dishes...with some fries. ;-))

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  22. these burgers look delicious and I'm sure would be a winner in my house! I received an award the other day - the versatile bloggers award - one of the rules is to past it on to another blogger who is relatively new and has less than 100 followers - I would LOVE to past it on to you! I can't see your email in your contact. If you would like it please contact me!
    Mary x

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  23. Nice and healthy version of burgers,dear!Well done:)

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  24. Anything that makes me feel less guilty these days is a-okay by me! Bring it on, those are some lovely-looking burgers.

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  25. Life is too short to go burger-less. Good for you for making them healthier!

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  26. I'm sure my girls would love this! Especially the onion rings coz both of them and myself are all onions fanatics! :D

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  27. You have some truly delicious recipes. I've want to make loads of them!

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