All-American Beef Burger

• Meanwhile, grate beetroot. • In a large frying pan, heat a good drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook beetroot, the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar until softened, 2-3 minutes. • Add the water and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced, 5-6 minutes. Season to taste. Transfer to a bowl.

• While the beetroot relish is cooking, finely chop garlic. • In a large bowl, add beef mince, garlic, fine breadcrumbs, All-American spice blend, the egg and a pinch of salt and pepper. • Using damp hands, shape beef mixture into 2cm-thick patties (1 per person).

Little cooks: Join the fun by helping combine the ingredients and shaping the mixture into patties!

• Wash and dry the frying pan, then return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook beef patties until just cooked through, 4-5 minutes each side.

TIP: Reduce the heat to medium if the patties begin to char.

• Meanwhile, thinly slice tomato into rounds. • Halve burger buns and bake directly on a wire oven rack until heated through, 2-3 minutes.