Spiced beef patties with bulgur pilau

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Ingredients

baby spinach leaves tossed in olive oil
thick yoghurt, for serving
For the patties
100 g bulgur
½ cup water
1 onion, finely chopped
sunflower oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
¼ t ground cinnamon
½ t ground ginger
1 t ground cumin
1 extra-large free-range egg
500 g free-range beef mince
2-3 T finely chopped parsley
For the bulgur pilau
1 onion, chopped
sunflower oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ t ground coriander
400 g bulgur
1 x 400 g can Italian tomatoes in juice, blended
1¼ cups water
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
chopped Italian parsley, for sprinkling
toasted pine nuts or pistachios, for sprinkling
cranberries or seedless raisins, for sprinkling

Cooking Instructions

To make the patties:

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Soak the bulgur in the water while gently frying the onion in about 30ml (2T) oil, with a pinch of salt, until softened.

Stir in the garlic and spices then remove from the heat to cool. Beat the egg in a bowl then season. Mix in the soaked bulgur, mince, parsley, cooled onion mix and seasoning.

Knead the mixture. Shape into 12 to 14 small patties and brown in a little hot oil. Transfer to a baking tray and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on whether you like them slightly pink inside or cooked through but still moist.

To make the bulgur pilau:

In a suitable saucepan, soften the onion in 30ml (2T) oil. Stir in the garlic, coriander, bulgur, tomato, water and some seasoning.

Cook over a low heat, covered, for 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the grain tender. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley, nuts and cranberries or raisins.

To serve: Serve the patties with the bulgur pilau, baby spinach leaves tossed in olive oil and lemon juice, and thick yoghurt.

Per serving: 4158kJ, 56.7g protein, 40.1g fat, 110.6g carbs
TASTE’s take:

This dish is easily eaten with a fork and can be enjoyed while watching your favourite programme on TV.