Homemade Burger

Juicy, flavour-packed homemade burger recipe stacked high in sesame seed buns with all the classic trimmings. Melted cheese, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles and sweet tomato slices bring everything together for the ultimate summer burger. Perfect for BBQs, family dinners or a weekend treat.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings Burgers

Ingredients

Burger Ingredients:

500 g beef mince good quality ideally 15–20% fat
1 small onion finely grated or minced
1 large egg free range
salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Serving Ingredients:

4 large sesame seed burger buns
4 slices cheddar cheese or your favourite melting cheese
30 g lamb’s lettuce or any soft salad leaves
1 large tomato sliced
1 small red onion thinly sliced into rings
8 medium pickles crunchy sliced
1 knob unsalted butter or oil for toasting the buns

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the beef mince with the grated onion, egg, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce if using. Gently combine – don’t overwork the mix or the burgers can become tough.
500 g beef mince, 1 small onion, 1 large egg, salt, freshly ground black pepper, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into round, slightly flattened patties.
Heat your BBQ or frying pan to medium-high.
Cook the burgers for around 4–5 minutes per side, depending on how well done you like them.
Place a slice of cheese on each burger for the last minute of cooking to let it melt.
4 slices cheddar cheese
While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the sesame seed buns, cut side down on the grill or in a buttered pan until golden.
4 large sesame seed burger buns, 1 knob unsalted butter
On the base of each bun, layer some lamb’s lettuce, followed by a slice of tomato. Add the hot, cheesy burger patty, then top with red onion rings and sliced pickles. Pop on the top half of the bun.
30 g lamb’s lettuce, 1 large tomato, 8 medium pickles, 1 small red onion
Serve the homemade burger immediately with your favourite sides – fries, crisps or a crisp summer salad.

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