Venison burgers, caramelised onions & potato gratin

Name: Venison burgers, caramelised onions & potato gratin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 5 large sprigs thyme, leaves chopped; 420 g potato gratin; ½ tsp ground black pepper; 227 g pack 2 British venison burgers; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 2 small red onions, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp blackcurrant preserve; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; Green veg or salad, to serve (optional)

A warming, autumnal alternative to burgers and chips. Add a seasonal salad or vegetables on the side for some fresh crunch, if you like.

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Serves2
CourseMain meal
Prepare10 mins
Cook30 mins
Total time40 mins

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5 large sprigs thyme, leaves chopped
420g potato gratin
½ tsp ground black pepper
227g pack 2 British venison burgers
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
2 small red onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp blackcurrant preserve
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Green veg or salad, to serve (optional)

Preheat the oven to 200ºC, gas mark 6. Place a baking sheet in the oven to warm up. Tuck half the thyme leaves under the potato gratin layers. Bake the gratin according to pack instructions until golden.
Meanwhile, rub the black pepper onto both sides of the venison burgers. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and fry the burgers for 5-7 minutes each side, until cooked through with no pink meat and juices that run clear. Transfer to a plate to keep warm.
Add the remaining oil and onions to the pan and fry gently for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until deep golden. Return the burgers to the pan and heat through.
Transfer the potato gratin and burgers to plates. Add the blackcurrant preserve, vinegar and 2 tbsp water to the onions and cook until hot. Spoon onto the plates with the pan juices. Sprinkle with the remaining thyme leaves and serve with a seasonal green vegetable or salad.

Cook’s tip

Venison burgers are lean and tender with a slightly gamey flavour – well worth a try if you’re not familiar with them. Swap for beef burgers instead if you prefer.

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