Nompumeleo Mqwebu's Venison Mushroom Burger

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Nompumeleo Mqwebu's Venison Mushroom Burger

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Ingredients

  • for the venison patties:

  • 600g venison, minced

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed

  • 3g parsley, finely chopped

  • 2 shallots, finely diced

  • 3g chives, finely chopped

  • 1 egg

  • for the burger:

  • 8-10 large black mushrooms

  • sliced tomatoes (2 slices per serving)

  • sliced mature Cheddar cheese (1-2 slices per person)

  • 1 small red onion, sliced

  • 1 washed lettuce

Method

  1. In a bowl, season the minced venison, then combine with the garlic, parsley, shallots and chives. Add the egg, ensuring it is mixed thoroughly.

  2. Separate the mixture into portions and mould into patties using your hands. Indent the centre with your thumb or a teaspoon and place in the fridge to firm up.

  3. Place the burgers on a hot grill and seal each side, turning them over to cook to desired preference. Grill the mushrooms for 1 minute on each side next to the burgers.

  4. To serve, place a slice of tomato on a mushroom, then top with a cooked venison patty, 1-2 slices of cheese and a few onion rings; close off with a second slice of tomato, some lettuce and a cooked mushroom.

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