Blue cheese, beef and avo mini burgers

Viva 18/10/2012

Amanda Laird

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Serves 6

2 tsp	Coriander seeds
1 tsp	Cumin seeds
1 tbsp	Olive oil, plus extra to fry the burgers
2 cloves	Garlic, minced
1	Onion, small, finely diced
600 g	Beef mince
2 tsp	Rosemary, finely chopped
1	Carrot, small, grated
1 tbsp	Mustard, English
1	Egg
¼ cup	Breadcrumbs
1	Salt & freshly ground pepper, to season
6	Bread rolls
1 block	Blue cheese
1	Avocado
6	Cos lettuce leaves
6 tbsp	Tomato relish

Heat a frypan and toast the seeds until fragrant then grind in a mortar and pestle.
Heat the olive oil and fry the garlic and onion until golden and soft.
Combine the seeds, onion, garlic, mince, rosemary, carrot, mustard, egg and breadcrumbs. Season well then form into small patties.
Preheat the grill. Halve the dinner rolls and place on an oven tray. Top half with blue cheese.
Heat the frypan and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Fry the patties turning once for approximately 5 minutes, depending on the size. Lightly grill the rolls until golden and the cheese has melted.
Assemble with the lettuce, patties, slices of avocado and a spoonful of relish or sauce.