Beef patties in the air fryer with buckwheat

1. 1 Ground beefpack 500 g ≈ $7.63 150 g
2. 2 Buckwheat groatspack 800 g ≈ $5.00 70 g
3. 3 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 40 g
4. 4 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.89 0.3 pcs
5. 5 White breadpack 350 g ≈ $1.41 20 g
6. 6 Milk 2.5%pack 930 ml ≈ $0.91 40 ml
7. 7 Cucumbers≈ $3.67 per kg 80 g
8. 8 Salt 2 g
9. 9 Ground black pepper to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Soak the bread in milk⁶ until soft.

2. Mix the soaked bread with the ground¹ beef, onion³, egg, salt and pepper until well combined.

3. Shape the patties about 7–8 cm in diameter and 2–3 cm thick.

4. Preheat the air fryer to 190 °C.

5. Cook the patties in the air fryer at 190 °C for 14 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and juicy and the internal temperature reaches about 70 °C.

6. Rinse the buckwheat², add about 1 part buckwheat to 2 parts water, bring to a boil, and simmer 15–20 minutes until tender; season to taste.

7. Serve: plate the buckwheat², top with the patties, and place cucumber⁷ slices beside; garnish with herbs if desired.