Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers

Wouldn’t it be great to enjoy a homemade beef burger, with all the trimmings, and know you are eating some vegetables too? Well, now you can with these Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers. They are great for fussy eaters that would rather eat burgers than vegetables, because this recipe is both, and they will never know!

We couldn’t get through National BBQ Week without sharing a burger recipe, could we! We have taken a classic beef burger, and added lots of shredded vegetables. But, because they are shredded and mixed in with the beef you would never know they are there, which is why we have called them Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers.

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If you are fairly new to the blog, then you might not know what we are all about. Well, nothing is off limits here and no foods are banned. Well, maybe swede. YUK! We love a burger (and the fries too) and although they are not an every day food, they are definitely part of our diet. We just find ways to make our favourite meals a little bit lighter, and ways to sneak some vegetables in to them too.

What vegetables can I use in beef burgers?

We have shredded up some carrot and courgette to add to the burger mince, but there are loads of other vegetables you could use instead. You could grate broccoli and cauliflower or even butternut squash and bell pepper. There are plenty of options depending on what vegetables you are trying to increase in your diet.

We are pretty lucky that Avery will eat almost everything and she loves vegetables. But, we know that as she gets older that is likely to change, so we are preparing ourselves with lots of recipes that have vegetables hidden in them. It doesn’t hurt for us to have some extra vegetables in our diet too.

What if I don’t like beef?

If you don’t eat beef, then you could hide the vegetables in chicken burgers, lamb burgers or even bean burgers.
**Tip – this recipe uses just half a courgette. Don’t throw the other half away, make our epic homemade tzatziki and put it in the burgers instead of mayo or ketchup.**

Do I have to cook the burgers on a BBQ?

Nope! You can cook these under the grill or fry them in a pan too. I think they are best when they have the charred taste of being cooked on the BBQ and food always tastes better when cooked and eaten outside, but you don’t have to. Cooking times will of course vary.

Ingredients needed to make these Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers.

• 500g lean beef mince
• 2 garlic cloves
• A pinch of sea salt and black pepper
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 egg, beaten (not shown below)
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 large shallot, diced
• 1 small carrot, grated
• Half a courgette, grated
• A handful of fresh herbs, finely chopped (use whatever you have that needs using up)
• Buns, lettuce, tomato and sauce to serve (not shown below)

How to make Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers – Step by Step.

One: Put the carrot, courgette and shallot in a large mixing bowl.
Two: Add the garlic, salt and pepper, egg, tomato puree and herbs.
Three: Add the beef and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
Four: Using your hands, form the mixture in to 4 burger patties and put in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking.

What to serve with these Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers.

• Healthy Tomato Ketchup
• Healthy BBQ Sauce
• Grilled Corn with Herb Butter
• Garlic Potato Wedges
• Baked Garlic Polenta Fries
• Baked Carrot Fries

Some extra tips for making these hidden vegetable beef burgers.

• You don’t have to make these as burgers. Instead of forming them in to burger patties, roll the mixture in to mini meatballs and bake in a tomato sauce.
• Mix up the flavours by adding in different herbs and spices. You could have Mexican burgers, Cajun, Italian – get creative.
• If you are trying to keep things low carb, swap the burger bun for a giant lettuce leaf for a low carb burger option.

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Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Chilling time

30 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Wouldn't it be great to enjoy a homemade beef burger, with all the trimmings, and know you are eating some vegetables too? Well, now you can with these Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers. They are great for fussy eaters that would rather eat burgers than vegetables, because this recipe is both, and they will never know!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: barbecue, bbq, beef, burger, vegetables

Servings: 4 burgers

Calories: 237 kcal

Author: Dannii

Ingredients

• 500 g Lean beef mince
• 2 Garlic cloves, crushed
• A pinch of sea salt and black pepper
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Egg beaten
• 2 tbsp Tomato puree
• 1 Large shallot, diced
• 1 Small carrot, grated
• Half a courgette, grated
• A handful of fresh herbs, finely chopped (use whatever you have that needs using up)
• Buns, lettuce, tomato and sauce to serve

Instructions

1. Put all of the ingredients in a bowl and use your hands to mix well.

2. Using your hands, form the mixture in to 4 burger patties and put in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking.

3. Put your burger patties on to a hot BBQ grill and cook for 3 minutes one side and 6 minutes the other side for medium-well done.

4. Stack your burgers by adding them to buns with lettuce, tomato and sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers

Amount Per Serving (1 burger only)

Calories 237 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 41mg 14%

Sodium 452mg 19%

Potassium 229mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 3g

Protein 36g 72%

Vitamin A 68%

Vitamin C 38%

Calcium 4%

Iron 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.