Kiev beefburgers

Method

1. To prepare the garlic butter; in a small bowl mix together all the ingredients.

2. Mould the butter into a cylinder shape, the diameter of a two pence coin, wrap in foil and freeze for up to 2 hours.

3. In a large bowl mix the burger ingredients together. Using slightly damp hands shape the mixture into 8 x 9cm/3½inch burgers, 1cm/½inch thick. Cut the butter into 4 x 1cm/½inch thick discs. Place a disc in the centre of each burger. Position the remaining burgers on top and continue to mould into a burger shape so that the butter discs are hidden in the centre. Cover and chill for 20 minutes.

4. Cook the burgers on a prepared barbecue or preheated moderate grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked and any meat juices run clear.

5. Serve the burgers in a bun or with flatbreads, a crisp green salad and a selection of relishes.