Beef Burger

Serves 4

30 minutes

Ingredients

Brioche Bun 4,

Beef Mince (15% fat) 640g

Cheese Slices 8

Onion 1, sliced

Butter 2 tbsp

Gherkins 4, sliced

Mayonaise 2 tbsp

Ketchup 1 tbsp

Paprika 1 tsp

Sugar 2 tsp

Mustard 1 tsp

Iceberg Lettuce 1/2, shredded

Method

1. In a food processor blitz 2 gherkins and some of the brine into a chunky relish.

2. Combine with the mayonnaise, ketchup, paprika, mustard and sugar to make your burger sauce.

3. Cut the onion in half, then slice into thin strips. Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a frying pan, and add the onions. On a low heat cook the onions for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelised.

4. Weigh out the beef mince into 80g balls, trying not to handle the meat two much. One at a time place the balls of mince onto a piece of baking paper, and then place another piece of baking paper on top. Use two chopping boards to flatten the patty until it is about half a centimetre thick.

5. Season one side of each patty liberally with salt and pepper.

6. Heat a large frying pan (or two) and briefly toast the bun halves. Once given some colour, remove them and leave to the side.

7. Add some oil to the pans and once hot add the patties seasoned side down in the pan.

8. Cook for 2 minutes, and then flip.

9. Place the cheese slices on top of the patties so they begin to melt, cooking for a further two minutes.

10. To construct the burger start with a thick layer of burger sauce, then shredded lettuce, the two cheesy patties, gherkins, caramelised onions and top with more burger sauce.

11. Eat and enjoy!