Herb and Parmesan Burgers

Ingredients

• Tomato and Basil Topping

  • 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into small dice
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

• Patties

  • 1 1/2 lb (675 g) medium-lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) chives, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt

• Burgers

  • 1/2 cup (35 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 4 brioche hamburger buns
  • 1 cup (30 g) watercress or arugula