Jerk Burger with pineapple relish and Yuca Chips

Summer is almost over so now is the time to get all your grilling done. Get the family together for one last hoorah before the kids are off to school. This simple meal only takes 15 minutes to prep and 40 minutes to grill, or cook if you choose to stay inside.

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What you’ll need:

  • 4 very large potato
  • Yuca
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil, or Olive Oil (healthier)
  • 1 red onion, ½ grated and ½ finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 14oz beef mince, can opt for Turkey meat of a healthier choice
  • 2 tsp jerk seasoning
  • 7oz fresh pineapple, finely chopped
  • 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
  • small handful coriander, roughly chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • lettuce and burger buns
  • salt and pepper

What you’ll do (burger):

  1. Heat oven to 340 degrees fahrenheit
  2. Mix together the grated onion, carrot, minced meat and jerk seasoning in a large bowl
  3. Shape into 4 evenly sized patties
  4. Heat a non-stick frying pan till hot, then cook the burgers for 6 minutes on each side

What you’ll do (relish):

  1. Mix the chopped onion, pineapple, chilli, coriander and lime juice

What you’ll do (yuca):

  1. Peel and cut Yucca into circles, or triangles to get fry like shape
  2. Mix circles with Olive Oil in a large bowl
  3. Place onto baking sheet or tray and bake at 450 for 30 minutes or until crisp

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