Jamie Oliver's British burgers with zero fat mayo alternative

I watched Jamie Oliver make these burgers on Jamie's 15 minute meals last week. They looked so simple and tasty I had to give them a go, so I did! They really are the easiest things in the world to make and cook and the actual burgers are really tasty and juicy. Far better than any homemade burgers I've made before. There's no egg or breadcrumbs to bind the burger together so they taste much lighter and the addition of the beer gives them that extra zing.  The zero fat mayo alternative is made from yoghurt and Worcester sauce, which sounds like an unusual combination but you'll be surprised!

For the burgers you'll need:

• Beef mince.  How much really depends on how many burgers you want to make.  If I make too many I freeze the ones I don't need to use for next time.
• Whole grain mustard
• A good glug of beer.
• Salt and pepper

For the sauce you'll need:

• Zero fat natural yoghurt
• Worcestershire sauce

1. First of all you need to make the burgers.  Put the mince in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.  Add a tablespoon of mustard and a splash of beer.  Using your hand, squash the mixture together to bind and mix the ingredients.  When you're happy with your mixture you can form your patties.  Divide the mince and roll into balls, then squash them flat to make your burgers.  How big you want your burgers depends on your personal preference so make them as big, small, thick or as thin as you like!

2. Heat some olive oil in a pan over a medium heat and start frying your burgers.  You'll be able to see the meat turning colour up the sides of the patty and you can use this as an indication as when to turn them over.  If your burgers are chunky just cut into the middle during cooking to make sure they're not pink on the inside.  When you're ready to turn your burgers over make sure you swirl them round the pan a bit to soak up all the lovely flavours that have escaped. It gives your burger a nice crispy outside too!

3. While the burgers are cooking you can make the sauce.  In a small bowl put two tablespoons of zero fat natural yoghurt and to this add some Worcestershire sauce.  However much you add is up to you, taste as you go to find the amount perfect for you.

4. Plate up! Get your favourite type of burger bun or pitta bread to put your burger in, or just go mad and eat it naked if you like, without any bun at all!  I personally enjoy my burgers in whole meal buns, with a slice of little gem lettuce, the yoghurt sauce and finished with a slice of juicy tomato.  I serve them with really chunky chips, perfect combination!

And thats it!  Such a quick and easy meal for all times of the day which I'm sure you'll enjoy.  

Bon Appetite :)

Ni

xxx