Be a burger maestro

by Terry Farris
continued from page 4

Tex-Mex Burgers with Tortilla Chips and Salsa


Serves 4
1 tbsp light oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
1-2 tsp chilli powder

600g lean minced beef
salt
150g grated cheese (Monterey Jack if you can find it, otherwise use Cheddar)
4 burger buns
tortilla chips and jar of Mexican salsa, to serve

  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion and green pepper until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the chilli powder and fry another minute or so.
  2. Mix the onion and pepper into the mince, season with salt and shape into 4 burgers.
  3. Fry in the same pan for 7-8 minutes, then turn over.
  4. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top of the cooked side and continue frying until cooked through.
  5. Toast the buns and place the top half on the cheese as it melts. Place burgers on the bottom half of the buns.
  6. Serve with tortilla chips and Mexican salsa.


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