Make the most of this classic beef burger recipe with fresh, good quality ingredients.
Ingredients
- 500g lean beef mince
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup (25g) dried breadcrumbs
- 1 cob loaf, split
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced into rounds
- 4 slices cheddar
- 1 small cos lettuce, leaves separated
- 225g can sliced beetroot
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- Tomato sauce (ketchup), to serve
- Pickles, to serve
- Mayonnaise, to serve
Method
- Step 1Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Step 2Place mince, tomato paste, egg and breadcrumbs in a bowl, season, then mix well with your hands to combine. Divide into four patties, cover, then chill for 5 minutes. Grill cob halves, cut-side up, for 1 minute or until golden. Turn over and grill for a further 1 minute. Keep warm.
- Step 3Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large frypan over medium heat. Cook onion for 5 minutes, stirring, until golden. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Step 4Wipe out frypan and heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook patties for 4 minutes, then turn and cook for a further 3 minutes until cooked through. Cover each patty with a slice of cheese and place under grill for 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Step 5Lay lettuce over the bottom half of the cob, then top with the beetroot and tomato slices. Place the cooked patties on top, then the onion, tomato sauce and pickles. Spread the mayonnaise on the top half of the cob, season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then place on top to make a big bad burger. Use a serrated knife and cut into quarters and serve.
Nutrition
3121 kj
Energy
29g
Fat Total
11g
Saturated Fat
49g
Protein
1061.02mg
Sodium
13g
Carbs (sugar)
68g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Jessica Brook
- Image credit: Brett Stevens
- Publication: Taste.com.au
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