Cheeseburger Hot Dogs with Sticky Sweet & Sour Onions

Name: Cheeseburger Hot Dogs with Sticky Sweet & Sour Onions
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g 15-20% fat beef mince; 4 whole onions, finely sliced; 4 whole hot dog buns; 4 slice your favourite cheese; 4 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 2 tsp mustard; 1 tbsp cider malt, red or white vinegar; 1 tsp golden caster sugar; 1 tsp ketchup; 1 whole gherkin sliced; 1 tbsp vegetable oil, for brushing

A brilliant backyard mashup that combines the best of a burger and a hot dog. These hand-rolled beef sausages are topped with jammy caramelized onions, melted cheese, and a tangy homemade burger sauce.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time30 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

15-20% fat beef mince
500 g
onions, finely sliced
4 whole
hot dog buns
4 whole
your favourite cheese
4 slice
mayonnaise
4 tbsp
sunflower oil
2 tbsp
mustard
2 tsp
cider malt, red or white vinegar
1 tbsp
golden caster sugar
1 tsp
ketchup
1 tsp
gherkin sliced
1 whole
vegetable oil, for brushing
1 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the burger sauce by mixing the mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup in a small bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until needed; this can be made up to two days in advance.

Place the beef mince in a bowl and season generously with salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix thoroughly, then divide the meat into four equal portions. Shape each portion into a long sausage, making them slightly longer than the hot dog buns to account for shrinkage during cooking. Place on a tray, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours) to help them hold their shape.

Prepare the onions by heating sunflower oil in a cast-iron pan over the barbecue (or a frying pan on the stove). Add the sliced onions, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and slightly charred. Pour in the vinegar and simmer for a few more minutes until the mixture becomes thick and jammy. Remove from heat and set aside.

Light your barbecue and wait until the coals are ashen, or set a gas grill to high. Lightly brush the chilled beef hot dogs with vegetable oil. Grill for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through with nice char marks on all sides.