Burger with Vegetable Fries

5 SERVINGS

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INGREDIENTS FOR FRIES

500 g celery root
2 medium red beetroots (2× approx. 180 g)
4 medium carrots (4× approx. 80 g)
2 tablespoons rapeseed oil
Salt

INGREDIENTS FOR DIP

250 g white yogurt (3.5% fat)
1 tablespoon full-fat mustard
4 tablespoons fresh chives (finely chopped)
Salt
Pepper

INGREDIENTS FOR BURGER

400 g minced beef (8–12% fat)
1 large carrot (approx. 100 g)
1 large yellow onion (approx. 140 g)
2 cloves of garlic
5 leaves of iceberg lettuce
2 medium-sized meaty tomatoes (cut into 2× 5 slices)
2 tablespoons rapeseed oil
5 hamburger buns (you can also use whole grain)
Salt
Pepper

COULD BE USEFUL

Cooking utensils

INSTRUCTIONS

1
First, preheat the oven to 200 °C, prepare a baking sheet and line it with baking paper.
2
Clean the vegetables for the fries, peel them, and cut them into the shape of fries. Place them on the baking sheet, add oil, and salt. Mix and bake for 40–50 minutes at 195–200 °C.
3
Meanwhile, prepare the dip in a small bowl: Mix yogurt with mustard and chives. Season with salt and pepper, stir, and let it rest in the fridge.
4
Once the vegetables are halfway through baking, prepare the meat: Grate the carrot into a large bowl, finely chop the onion, and press the garlic. Add the minced meat and season with salt and pepper. Mix the mixture and shape it into 5 equally sized burgers (about 1 cm larger in diameter than the buns).
5
Then, in a large pan over high heat, heat the oil (about 1 minute). Once the oil is hot, place the burgers in the pan and fry for 2–3 minutes* on each side over medium to high heat. Remove the cooked meat from the heat and let it rest for 1–2 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, cut the buns in half and spread the dressing on both halves. On the bottom part of each bun, place lettuce, 2 slices of tomato, and the rested burger. Cover with the top half of the bun and serve with fries and extra dressing.
7
*The time in the pan depends on the thickness of the meat, which is determined by the diameter of the bun – it is possible that the meat will be done sooner or will need more time in the pan.

TIP

1
A great tip for a healthier version of fries. If vegetable fries are not suitable (although highly recommended), return to classic potato fries – but prepared in this way.

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