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Ingredients (Serves 12) ◆ 1tsp dried onion granules ◆ Onion salt and freshly ground black pepper ◆ 300g 15% fat beef mince ◆ 12 thin slices demi baguette, toasted ◆ 60g mayonnaise ◆ A few baby salad l

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