450 g lean minced beef or lamb<br />
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped<br />
1 tbsp vegetable oil<br />
1 tbsp chopped parsley (chopped)<br />
1 beef stock cube, finely crumbled<br />
1 apple, peeled and grated<br />
1/2 lightly beaten egg<br />
60 g fresh breadcrumbs<br />
1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce<br />
salt and freshly ground black pepper<br />
a little flour<br />
vegetable oil for frying, or brushing a griddle pan
<ol>
<li>Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and fry the onion for about 5 minutes or until softened.</li>
<li>In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed onion together with all the other ingredients. With floured hands, form into 10 burgers.</li>
<li>Fry the burgers into a little hot oil in a large shallow frying pan on a high heat to brown and seal, then lower the heat and cook for about 3-4 minutes.</li>
<li>Turn them over and continue to cook for about 4 minutes.</li>
<li>Alternatively, brush a griddle pan with a little oil and, when hot, place 4 burgers on the griddle and cook for about 4 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through.</li>
<li>Repeat with the remaining burgers.</li>
</ol>
