1. © British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/lifeskills homemade burgers

2. © British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/lifeskills Ingredients 400g minced beef 1 red onion 1 small egg blackpepper flour, for dusting

3. © British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/lifeskills Equipment Mixing bowl, chopping board, knife, plate, fish slice.

4. © British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/lifeskills Method 1.Chop onion finely. 2. Mix the minced beef with the onion, egg and black pepper.

5. © British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/lifeskills 3. Divide mixture into 8 balls. Dust hands in flour and flatten each ball into a burger shape.

6. © British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/lifeskills 4. Cook on the barbeque or under the grill until cooked – about 5 minutes each side.

7. © British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/lifeskills 5. Serve.

8. © British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/lifeskills Top tips Add chilli, garlic or herbs to the burger. Add grated courgette, strips of red pepper or spring onion to the minced beef mixture. Serve the burger in a bun with lots of salad.

9. © British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/lifeskills © British Nutrition Foundation 2006