BEEF PATTIES

BEEF PATTIES ARE A COMBINATION OF BEEF MINCE, EGG AND BREAD CRUMBS WHICH YOU CAN ADD ANY FLAVOURINGS, SPICES OR FRESH HERBS TO DEPENDING ON WHAT ACCOMPANIMENTS YOU WANT TO SERVE WITH THEM.  THE BEEF MINCE TAKES ON A MYRIAD OF FLAVOURS AND ONCE THE MINCE MIXTURE IS SHAPED INTO PATTIES THEY CAN BE COOKED AND USED IN HAMBURGERS, WRAPS OR EATEN WITH SALAD OR VEGES AND YOUR FAVOURITE DIPPING SAUCE ON THE SIDE. 

THE CUT

Beef patties are made from ground beef commonly known as mince.  It comes in varying degrees such as prime or premium depending on the fat content.  For beef patties it’s a good idea to look for a higher fat content which will add flavour and help hold the mince mixture together when cooking.
 

HOW TO COOK

It is best to cook beef patties over a hot pan or BBQ grill.  They need to be cooked through thoroughly to an internal temperature of 65°C or until all they are no longer pink inside. 

NUTRIENT COMPOSITION

MINCE 5% FAT, RAW, LEAN (per 100g)

Energy (kJ)	492
Energy (kcal)	117
Protein (g)	21.2
Total Fat (g)	3.7
Saturated Fat (g)	1.6
Polyunsaturated Fat (g)	0.2
Omega 3 (g)	0.093
Monounsaturated Fat (g)	1.2
Cholesterol (mg)	49.2
Sodium (mg)	55
Iron (mg)	2.0
Zinc (mg)	4.3
Vitamin B12 (ug)	1.4
Vitamin D3 (ug)	0.13
25-OH Vitamin D3 (ug)	0.175
Selenium (ug)	1.1

_{Consider nutrition information of other ingredients added while cooking.
Source: The Concentration of Selected Nutrients in New Zealand Beef and Lamb Cuts and Offal Items, 2nd edition. Massey University, May 2013.}   

• EXCELLENT SOURCE OF PROTEIN (contains at least 10g/serve)   
• EXCELLENT SOURCE OF VITAMIN B12 (contains at least 25% of the recommended daily intake for adults) 
• EXCELLENT SOURCE OF ZINC (contains at least 25% of the recommended daily intake for adults)
• SOURCE OF IRON (contains at least 10% of the recommended daily intake for adults)
• LOW SODIUM (contains less than 120mg/100g)