Wholesome Beef Burgers with Hidden Veg
These wholesome beef burgers are juicy, flavour-packed and loaded with hidden veggies for an extra nutrition boost. Perfect for family burger night, they're nourishing, satisfying and guaranteed to keep everyone happy around the table. My kids honestly prefer these over any takeaway burger, which makes homemade burger night an easy win in our house.Set up a toppings bar, let everyone build their own and enjoy a fun, family-friendly dinner that always hits the spot.
Nutritional Profile
These burgers are a great option for family burger night because they’re simple, satisfying and packed with protein to help fuel growing bodies.
The hidden veggies add extra nutrients and plant diversity, while the grass-fed beef provides quality protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12 to support energy, growth and development.
Best of all, they’re a simple way to get more goodness into a meal the whole family genuinely enjoys. It’s comfort food with a nourishing twist.
Ingredients
- 600 g lean beef mince
- 1 brown onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 small zucchini grated
- 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sourdough burger buns to serve (for a gluten-free option, enjoy bun-less or serve on a baked sweet potato with all your favourite burger toppings)
- Topping Ideas
- Cheese
- Tomato slices
- Lettuce or leafy greens
- Pickles or Gherkins or Kraut
Instructions
- Add the lean beef mince, onion, garlic, zucchini, mushrooms, herbs, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper to a large bowl.
- Mix well until everything is combined.
- Shape the mixture into burger patties.
- Heat a pan over medium heat with a little extra virgin olive oil.
- Add the patties to the pan and gently flatten them slightly with a spatula to help them cook evenly.
- Cook for a few minutes on each side until golden, crispy on the outside and cooked through.
- Set up your toppings bar with buns, cheese, tomato, leafy greens, pickles, mayo and sauces.
- Let everyone build their own burger and enjoy.
- Delicious with Creamy Yoghurt Mayo
- Finely chop or grate the veggies so they blend seamlessly into the patties.
- If your mixture feels too wet, add a small handful of breadcrumbs, almond meal or oats to help bind it.
- Double the batch and freeze uncooked patties between sheets of unbleached baking paper for an easy future meal.
- Alternatively, cook the patties first, allow them to cool completely and freeze. Simply reheat in the oven when needed for a quick dinner that’s fast, but not fast food.
- Serve with a big salad, roasted sweet potato chips or veggie sticks for an easy balanced meal.
- For little ones, make smaller patties or sliders so they’re easier to hold.
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Health Benefits:
- Brain Boosting
- Fatigue Support
- Energy Boosting
- Mood Balancing
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