Beef Burgers with Sweet & Sour Aubergine

Serves 4

Burgers

• 450g (1 lb) lean minced beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped, sautéed in a little oil
• 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablesp. basil, chopped
• Salt & black pepper

Sweet & Sour Aubergine

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2-3 shallots/1 onion, chopped
• 1 aubergine, diced
• 1 red pepper, deseeded, diced
• 1 tablesp. soy sauce
• 1 tablesp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablesp. lemon juice
• 125ml (¼ pint) tomato juice 
• 1 teasp. sugar 
• Handful basil, chopped
  

To Cook:

Combine burger ingredients and shape into 4 burgers. Barbecue or grill until fully cooked - 8-10 mins.

Meanwhile make up the Aubergine Sauce - heat the oil, sauté the shallots, aubergine and pepper until just soft. Add the soy, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, tomato juice, sugar and basil. Simmer for 4-5 mins. Taste for seasoning. Serve with the burgers plus rice or baked potatoes.