Chilli Beef Burgers
Juicy, spicy, and packed with flavour — these chilli beef burgers are easy to make and perfect for grilling, air frying, or cooking in the Ninja Woodfire.
Servings: 4
Calories:
Equipment
Ingredients
- 500 g beef mince ideally 15–20% fat
- 1 red chilli finely chopped (deseed for milder heat)
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove crushed or finely chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 egg optional, helps bind
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns
- Toppings of your choice e.g. lettuce, tomato, cheese, chilli mayo or jam
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the beef mince, red chilli, red onion, garlic, paprika, chilli powder, egg (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Divide into 4 equal portions and form into burger shapes. Use a burger press if you have one, or shape by hand.
- Place the burgers in the fridge for 15–30 minutes to help them hold their shape when cooking.
- Cook according to your chosen method: Ninja Woodfire: Preheat to 280°C (Grill mode) and cook for 5–6 minutes per side. Air Fryer: 180°C for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway. Grill/BBQ: 5–6 minutes per side over medium-high heat. Oven: 200°C for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway. If your burgers are thick they will need a longer cooking time.
- Toast your burger buns and add your favourite toppings. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Variations & Tips:
Adjust spice to taste — add chilli flakes or hot sauce for more heat. Skip the egg if you prefer a looser-textured burger (especially if your mince has more fat). These burgers can be made ahead and chilled or frozen — perfect for batch cooking.
Adjust spice to taste — add chilli flakes or hot sauce for more heat. Skip the egg if you prefer a looser-textured burger (especially if your mince has more fat). These burgers can be made ahead and chilled or frozen — perfect for batch cooking.
