Bacon burger with barbecue relish

Bring your barbecue to life with this hearty burger that's packed full of flame-grilled flavours.

ingredients

• 1 bunch spring onions
• 400g lean beef mince (5% fat or less)
• 2 tsp freshly chopped parsley
• 4 rashers of bacon, lean
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp freshly chopped chives
• Green salad leaves
• 4 x 60g wholemeal rolls

To make to relish:

• Low calorie cooking spray
• 1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 tsp mild chilli powder
• 225g passata
• 3 tbsp sweetener
• 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp mustard powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

method

1. Finely slice the spring onions, place in a bowl with the beef, parsley and seasoning. Combine with your hands and shape into 4 burgers about 10cm in diameter. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Place the burgers under a medium/hot grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Add the bacon for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Layer the salad leaves, bacon, burger and relish in the rolls and serve immediately.
3. To make the relish:
   
   Spray a pan with the low calorie cooking spray and sauté the onion and chilli powder over a high heat for 5 minutes until softened.
   
   Stir in the remaining ingredients, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Check the seasoning before serving hot or cold.

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