
Venison burger with chipotle mayo
Prep
5 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
These venison burgers are my go to when I want something special but don't have much time. The beauty of using venison is that it's incredibly lean, so you get all that rich, gamey flavor without the heavy feeling of beef. I've paired them with a smoky chipotle mayo that takes just minutes to whisk together, and honestly the whole thing comes together in about fifteen minutes from start to finish. Fresh rocket and earthy beetroot round everything out beautifully, making this feel like a proper restaurant meal you've made at home.
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Ingredients
- ½ tbspvegetable oil
- 2british venison burgers
- 2brioche burger buns
- 4 tbspmayonnaise
- 1½ tbspchipotle paste
- 1lime(juiced)
- 1cooked beetroot(thinly sliced)
- 2rocket
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Instructions
- 1
Heat a griddle pan over a high heat, lightly oil the burgers with some of the vegetable oil, and when the griddle is hot gently lay the burgers on to cook. Griddle for 2 minutes on each side, then flip again and cook for a further 2 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and no pink meat remains. Remove to a plate to rest.
- 2
Slice the brioche buns in half and toast cut-side down on the griddle for about 20 seconds.
- 3
Mix together the mayonnaise, chipotle paste and lime juice to make a smooth sauce.
- 4
Generously spread the spiced mayo on the toasted brioche buns. Top with a burger and then pile on slices of beetroot and the rocket. Squeeze on the lid and serve with the remaining mayonnaise on the side.
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