The Beetham burger
This ultimate burger recipe is simple and deluxe — you'll never make a homemade burger the same way again. Well-seasoned, high-quality beef, fresh crisp toppings and a cracking special sauce will outshine any fast food version.
- Serves
- Makes 2 burgers
- Prep
- Less than 30 mins
- Cook
- 10–30 mins
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 225g beef mince
- 1 level tsp salt
- Ground black pepper
- 1 brioche burger bun (cut side toasted)
- — For the burger sauce —
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 gherkin, finely chopped
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped dill
- — To serve (optional) —
- 2 slices smoked streaky bacon, cooked
- 1 slice mature cheddar
- Little Gem lettuce
- 1 slice beef tomato
Method
- 1
Tip the mince into a large bowl and break up with a fork. Add the salt and massage with your hands until the mixture is soft and the salt is well incorporated. Cover and leave to stand at room temperature for 25 minutes.
- 2
For the sauce, mix all the ingredients together. Set aside.
- 3
Divide the mince mixture into two equal portions and pat into two thin burgers approximately 12cm/4½in diameter. Use a small bowl or saucer as a guide if you want them to be really neat.
- 4
Heat a non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Add the burgers and cook for a minute on each side or until browned and cooked through.
- 5
Serve the burgers and sauce in the toasted bun with the toppings of your choice.