A simple yet delicious burger*

500g minced beef (or lamb/pork)
2 roasted red peppers (i keep a jar in the fridge), finely chopped
chilli flakes to taste
1 tablespoon of tomato ketchup
4 tablespoons of chopped parsley

Put all the ingredients in a large bowl, season with pepper and mix to combine (i always use my hands). Divide into four balls and shape into 3 inch thick burgers.

Heat a little oil in a pan and cook burgers for 6 minutes on each side for medium rare beef, or 8 minutes for well-done pork

A good minced beef burger is a robust dish and doesn't need bulking out with binding agents or fillers to ruin the light texture. The roasted peppers keep these patties wonderfully moist, with a touch of sweet and heat. I prefer not to add uncooked onion or pepper to my burgers - use either or both if you wish but i recommend cooking until onion is soft and pale before adding to the meat.

*Adapted from Gino D'Acampo's Buonissimo!