Ingredients:
- Ground Beef: 500g (or your choice of ground meat)
- Tomatoes: 2 large, finely chopped
- Tea Rubs: 1 tablespoon (blend of black tea leaves, ground cumin, dried rosemary, and a pinch of sugar)
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 small, finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley: 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)
- Breadcrumbs: 1/4 cup (optional, for binding)
- Egg: 1 (to bind the mixture)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Tea Rubs: In a small bowl, mix the black tea leaves, ground cumin, dried rosemary, and sugar. Lightly crush the tea leaves using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder to create a fine blend.
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped tomatoes, tea rubs, salt, black pepper, olive oil, chopped onion, minced garlic, and breadcrumbs (if using). Add the egg to bind the mixture and mix everything well until fully combined.
- Form the Patties: Shape the mixture into small, round patties, pressing gently to form even shapes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast the Patties: Place the meat patties on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes or until they are fully cooked and browned on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Tips:
- The tea rubs add a unique, aromatic flavor to the meat, enhancing the overall taste of the patties.
- For extra juiciness, you can add a tablespoon of olive oil to the meat mixture.
- These tomato roasted meat patties are perfect for serving with a side of rice, salad, or your favorite dipping sauce. The infusion of tea rubs brings a twist to a classic meat patty.