How to make a tasty burger

Homemade burger topped with Gruyere avocado and mayo served with fries. 

Since the horse meat scandal local butchers have seen a huge increase in sales with people not trusting the big super markets which is great news for local business. Ready made super market burgers have seen a big dip in sales for obvious reasons. Burgers are super easy to make and there are an unlimited variations all you need is a binding agent (egg and/or bread crumbs) and your'e off! The recipe below is one of my favourites and used to feature on the menu in various pubs I have worked in in the past.
Ingredients:
300g lean mince beef
1 egg
2 tsp ketchup
1 tsp mustard (I used Dijon but any will do)
1/2 red onion diced
1 garlic glove crushed
1/2 tsp cumin
2 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley
Salt and pepper for seasoning
Method:
First mix all the ingredients in a bowl, to mix really well squeeze it all through your fingers (if you wear a ring I'd take it off!). When it's all mixed really well shape them into patties, to do this form some of the mixture into a ball a bit smaller than a tennis ball then flatten it. Leave them to chill in a fridge for at least 20 minutes so they firm up. The longer you leave them the better as this allows the flavours to enhance. To cook get a frying pan hot with a splash of oil. Cook on each side for about 2 minutes then under a grill for another 5. You can use steak mince to make you burgers and if you do then you can have them medium rare or well done etc., which ever is your preference. Serve in a toasted bun with what ever topping you like. We had Gruyere cheese with avocado and mayonnaise and a side of fries. Enjoy! (No horse meat was used in the making of this burger)