Gourmet Homemade Beef Burgers with Brioche Buns

Name: Gourmet Homemade Beef Burgers with Brioche Buns
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 g dry-aged chuck steak cut into large chunks; 250 g plain white flour plus extra for dusting; 150 ml milk; 50 g Unsalted butter, softened; 1 egg, beaten; 20 g golden caster sugar; 5 g fast-action dried yeast; 3 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 tbsp ketchup or sriracha; 1 tbsp American mustard; 1 small gherkin finely chopped; 1.5 tsp salt; 1 pinch large pinch of garlic granules; 1 as needed toppings of your choice, such as cheese onions, tomatoes or lettuce; 1 tbsp sesame seeds for sprinkling

Elevate your burger game with these juicy, hand-minced beef patties served on soft, buttery homemade brioche buns. Complete with a tangy signature sauce, this recipe brings the ultimate restaurant-quality experience to your home kitchen.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time40 Mins

Cook Time30 Mins

Difficulty

Advanced

Ingredients

dry-aged chuck steak cut into large chunks
600 g
plain white flour plus extra for dusting
250 g
milk
150 ml
Unsalted butter, softened
50 g
egg, beaten
1
golden caster sugar
20 g
fast-action dried yeast
5 g
mayonnaise
3 tbsp
ketchup or sriracha
2 tbsp
American mustard
1 tbsp
small gherkin finely chopped
1
salt
1.5 tsp
large pinch of garlic granules
1 pinch
toppings of your choice, such as cheese onions, tomatoes or lettuce
1 as needed
sesame seeds for sprinkling
1 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

To prepare the brioche buns, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. With the mixer running on medium speed, gradually pour in the milk followed by half of the beaten egg. Mix for a few minutes, then incorporate the softened butter one small piece at a time. Continue mixing for about 5 minutes until the dough becomes shiny, smooth, and elastic. Alternatively, you can use an electric hand whisk with dough hooks.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and divide it into four equal portions. Roll each piece into a smooth ball. Place the rounds well-spaced apart on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Gently press down on each ball to flatten slightly. Cover and leave in a warm spot for 2 hours, or refrigerate overnight, until the dough has doubled in size.

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas 6). Brush the tops of the risen buns with the remaining beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake for 13–15 minutes until the buns are golden brown and have risen beautifully. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. These can be prepared a day in advance.