The ultimate beef burger
Quick and easy beef burger
Serves
4
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
This is a classic burger recipe that requires zero fuss. We have added Dijon mustard and chilli flakes to give these patties a slight kick and paired it with our homemade caramelised onions.
There's no need to sneak the veges into this recipe - everyone loves a burger and this one has five different types!
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500g Quality Mark beef mincei
1 red onion
finely chopped1 courgette
grated1 cup breadcrumbs
3 Tbsp milk
1 tsp Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp parsley
chopped and freshA pinch of chilli flakes
olive oil
6 red onions
thinly sliced1 Tbsp brown sugari
½ tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp fresh thyme
chopped¼ cup red wine vinegar
4 white bread rolls
mayonnaise
lettuce
cucumberi
tomato
caramelised onions
tomato relish
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Line a shallow oven tray with baking paper.
Mix all the beef ingredients together in a bowl and season.
Form into 4 large patties and rub each with a little olive oil.
Heat a large frying pan until hot and brown patties for about 2 minutes on each side.
Transfer to the tray and place in the oven to cook for 8-10 minutes until cooked in the centre.
Meat patties can be made and shaped in advance and kept well covered in the fridge. They can also be frozen. Thaw meat patties in the fridge before cooking.
Heat a dash of oil in a heavy-based saucepan over low heat and add the onions, sugar and salt.
Cook gently for about 30 minutes or until the onions are soft, stirring from time to time.
Add the thyme and red wine vinegar and cook for a further 5 minutes.
Cover and refrigerate any leftover caramelised onion for up to 1 week.
Slice the buns in half horizontally and oven grill cut sides, if wished.
Top each bun base with mayonnaise, lettuce, cucumber strips, beef patty, tomato, onion and tomato relish. Add a fried egg to put a classic Kiwi touch to your burger.
Finish with bun tops that you have spread with mayonnaise.
Nutrition Information per Serving (330g)
This nutrition analysis is based on 4 serves and doesn't include the caramelised onions, mayonnaise, relish or vegetables to serve.
