This weeks recipe has in part been supplied by Nick Morrison one of our reporters. His recipe is for Special Beans which I have paired with a homemade Steak Burger. This may not be the most attractive of dishes, but it’s always best not to judge a book by it’s cover.

Special Beans with Steak Chilli Burger

Nick’s Special Beans with Burger

          Burger

• 400g of Steak Mince
• 1 onion grated
• 1 tsp of Worchestershire Sauce
• 1/4 tsp of mixed herbs (optional)
• 1/2 tsp of chilli powder
• A little salt and pepper to taste

1. Mix all of the above ingredients together and form into patties ready for frying.
2. Heat a little oil in a frying pan and fry each burger for around 5 mins each side.

• 1-400g tin of baked beans
• 1 onion diced
• 1 tsp of garlic granules or 1 crushed clove of garlic
• 1 ¼ tsp of cumin powder
• 1 tsp of turmeric
• ½ a chilli or ½ tsp of chilli powder, a little more if you like things hot

1. Gently fry the onion for 3-4 mins until soft.
2. Add the garlic, chilli, cumin and turmeric and fry for a further 1 minute.
3. Add the beans and cook gently until your burgers are ready.
4. Serve and enjoy a quick and simple meal.

Nick Morrison has also supplied next week’s recipe, this is for his version of Lentil soup, for this you shall need, a ham hough, onions, carrots, neep and lentils.