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Homemade Burgers with Kohlrabi Coleslaw

February 18, 2013 By All That I'm Eating 21 Comments

There’s nothing quite like a good burger. I don’t like them to be so thick that you end up dribbling half of it down your face when you’re eating it but also they can’t be so skinny that you feel like you need three of them to fill you up. There’s something so satisfying about making your own burgers; getting all squelchy mixing it all together is something I very much enjoy. A coleslaw filled burger is one of my favourites; creamy, crunchy and punchy it also makes great use of kohlrabi.
burgers with kohlrabi coleslaw
Kohlrabi is a bit of a funny vegetable to try and use. Lovely in a salad or stir fry it can get a bit tiresome always treating an ingredient in the same way. My recent acquisition of a kohlrabi in the veg box was not to be used in a stir fry but was to be made into coleslaw. It might be the best use of a kohlrabi I have found yet.
kohlrabi coleslaw

You will need (for two):
250g beef mince
1 medium onion
A splash of Worcestershire sauce
2 small carrots
1 small kohlrabi
Mayonnaise
Salt and pepper
Burger accessories like cheese, lettuce, buns etc.

kohlrabi coleslaw

Start by making the burgers. Finely chop the onion and add about a third of it to a bowl with the mince, Worcestershire sauce and some salt and pepper. Squeeze all of this together with your hands until well mixed and then form into burger shapes. Fry the burgers in a little oil until cooked.

burgers cooking

While the burgers are cooking put the rest of the onion into another bowl and peel and chop the carrots and kohlrabi to the same size as the onion. Stir all of the vegetables together in the bowl with a good dollop of mayonnaise and a little salt and pepper.
When the burgers are almost ready I like to add a thick slice of cheese while they’re still in the pan so it starts to melt. Assemble your burger how you see fit; I would always opt for plentiful gherkins.

burgers with kohlrabi coleslaw
These burgers were pretty immense. It looks quite tall in the picture but when it was all squashed down it was a very manageable, and extrememly filling, size. The kohlrabi made a great addition to the coleslaw as it wasn’t overly cabbagey and the raw vegetable texture was great against the juicy burger and gooey cheese. As weekday evening meals go, this has to be one of the best. It’s nice to make something yourself that feels like such a treat.

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Filed Under: Beef, Carrot, Cheese, Dairy & Eggs, Dinner, February, Kohlrabi, Mayonnaise, Meat & Fish, Onion, Recipes By Month, Seasons, Store Cupboard, Vegetables, Winter Tagged With: beef, burger, dinner, recipe

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Comments

  1. awholeplotoflove says

    February 18, 2013 at 14:34

    Wow what a fab way to use up Kohlrabi. It will be a definite on my list to grow this year.

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  2. Emma @ Food, Fork and Good says

    February 18, 2013 at 16:59

    Would this taste nice with turkey mince?? I don’t eat beef but they look amazing…!

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  3. Petra says

    February 18, 2013 at 18:57

    What a great way to eat kholrabi! I must try it, usually I do a quick pickle. Home made burgers are always yummy! It looks great and saying that it is time to think about dinner! 🙂

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  4. Marmaduke Scarlet says

    February 18, 2013 at 19:23

    This is a lovely idea – I imagine that the slight appley (is that a word?!) flavour would be fab with a burger. I used to share a garden with an elderly Polish gentleman. My part was grass and his was vegetables. He grew loads of kohlrabi and ate them like apples!

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  5. Mark Willis says

    February 18, 2013 at 19:42

    You’re brave – writing about (beef)burgers at this time! Kohlrabi is a veg I really like eating but not one I have been very successful at growing.

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  6. Andrea Mynard says

    February 18, 2013 at 20:51

    These look great. I think making home-made burgers from good, well-reared meat is exactly what we should be doing! And just included kohlrabi in my seed order so lovely to have inspiration for how to use it.

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  7. Medeja says

    February 18, 2013 at 22:24

    I prefer making my own burgers! Well.. but I have to admit that buns I don’t make myself.. 😀

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  8. Guru Uru says

    February 19, 2013 at 07:33

    Who needs Hungry Jacks or Oportos when your burgers look so much more delicious my friend 😀
    Will you be open at 11pm too? 😉

    Cheers
    CCU

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  9. Joanne says

    February 19, 2013 at 12:19

    I’ve maybe had kohlrabi once before but I’m totally intrigued by this slaw! I think it might be a regular feature in my life!

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  10. laura@howtocookgoodfood says

    February 19, 2013 at 18:12

    Oh I must try this combination out. I love burgers and coleslaw but have never had them together. Kohlrabi is something I never eat enough of so I will look to try it and know I will enjoy it very much!

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  11. grace says

    February 19, 2013 at 22:08

    your cheese slice is nearly as thick as your burger. you are my new favorite person. 🙂

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  12. Juliana says

    February 20, 2013 at 22:51

    Looks delicious Caroline, what a healthy and tasty meal…I love it!
    Enjoy the rest of your week 🙂

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  13. Jenn Kendall says

    February 21, 2013 at 22:17

    and now i’m craving a burger – this looks incredible!

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  14. The Squishy Monster says

    February 22, 2013 at 05:25

    This looks fantastic! I know what I’m on the hunt for this weekend!!!

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  15. Angie's Recipes says

    February 22, 2013 at 12:19

    Had some kohlrabi for the lunch today. They are really juicy and tasty.
    Your burger looks super!

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  16. EasyKoreanFood says

    February 22, 2013 at 14:00

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  17. Navaneetham Krishnan says

    February 22, 2013 at 15:19

    I too like home made burgers which are not thick patties. Though the veg is a new discovery for me, I love how you made the burger. Been some time since I made burgers at home and after seeing the lovely burgers of yours, I am on stand by to make some at home.

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  18. Amy says

    February 23, 2013 at 16:46

    What a decadent treat. I love your juicy burger with the crunchy and juicy slaw. What a great use of the kohlrabi! Your burger is just the perfect size. 😉 Lovely. Wish you a wonderful weekend.

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  19. Jacqueline @Howtobeagourmand says

    February 24, 2013 at 20:49

    Never actually used kohlrabi as an ingredient before but you have put it to very good use. I agree with you – you can’t beat a good burger – and thick ones are so much more satisfying than flimsy thin ones

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  20. Mich Piece of Cake says

    February 25, 2013 at 08:12

    Caroline, your burger is absolutely mouth-watering! And I love the fact its made from scratch.

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  21. rita cooks italian says

    March 1, 2013 at 05:40

    Did my comment disappear? We are both having comments issues these days…LOL I love the idea of hamburger/coleslaw combination, I’m curious about Kohlrabi (new veg to me!)

    Reply

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