Secret burgers

Method

1. Mix together the sirloin and rib trimmings by hand in a large bowl. Note: to hold the burgers together, it's best if all the beef has a good amount of visible fat - about 20%.

2. Chop the fillet trimmings very finely, then fold into the sirloin and rib.

3. In a frying pan over a medium heat on the hob, gently sweat the onion in the butter then and this to the beef and stir it in using your hands.

4. Finally, add your secret spices and mix well.

5. Using wet hands, shape the mixture into four round burgers. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to firm up. Cook burgers however you like - barbecue, grill, fry or oven bake.

Cooks Notes:
Unfortunately, Antony refused to divulge to us the contents of his secret spice mix, so we suggest you try experimenting with your own variety and see what you can come up with. Try using a selection of spices that compliment each other such as cumin and coriander. Just remember to keep it a secret!

A good butcher should be able to help you with the beef cuts required for these burgers

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I always add in some worcester sauce, and oxo cube and some bbq spice and a dash of tabasco

Hi Anthony, great recipe, I loved it, pity about the spices, but James Martin did say you were a bit tight! :-)

Uch.... Go on Anthony give us a few spices please..... I like mine with chilli flakes and cumin with a wee touch of worcester sauce...Its always nice to share.... I understand though, so its cool.... will have to drop by your restaurant sometime to do the taste test.... might catch you out.. and know some.. tee hee

Ingredients

200g minced sirloin trimmings
200g minced rib trimmings
200g minced fillet trimmings
1 onion, finely chopped
55g Butter
secret spice mix (see cook's notes)

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