The Ultimate Homemade Beef Burger

Name: The Ultimate Homemade Beef Burger
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 300 g beef mince; 4 sesame-topped burger buns; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 slice mild cheddar or burger cheese; 1 wedge small wedge of iceberg lettuce finely shredded; 1 gherkin sliced lengthways; 100 g mayonnaise; 1 tbsp American mustard; 1 tsp pickle relish or finely chopped gherkin; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 pinch garlic granules; 1 pinch onion granules; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp sunflower oil; 1 serving oven fries to serve

Master the art of the perfect juicy burger with this professional-grade recipe. Featuring crispy smashed beef patties, a signature tangy secret sauce, and classic fresh toppings, it's the only burger recipe you'll ever need for a gourmet experience at home.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time25 Mins

Cook Time15 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

beef mince
300 g
sesame-topped burger buns
4
small onion, finely chopped
1
mild cheddar or burger cheese
2 slice
small wedge of iceberg lettuce finely shredded
1 wedge
gherkin sliced lengthways
1
mayonnaise
100 g
American mustard
1 tbsp
pickle relish or finely chopped gherkin
1 tsp
white wine vinegar
1 tbsp
garlic granules
1 pinch
onion granules
1 pinch
smoked paprika
0.3 tsp
sunflower oil
1 tbsp
oven fries to serve
1 serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the onions and secret sauce: Place the finely chopped onions in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them sit until cooled to mellow their sharp flavor. In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, American mustard, garlic granules, onion granules, smoked paprika, white wine vinegar, and pickle relish. Add 1 tablespoon of the cooled onion soaking water to the sauce and mix until smooth. Set aside.

Prep the buns and oven: Take two burger buns and halve them. For the other two buns, cut a thick slice from the middle of each to create center layers. Toast the middle slices on both sides and the remaining bun halves only on the cut sides until golden. Preheat your oven to 100°C (80°C fan) to keep the patties warm while you cook in batches.

Cook the smashed patties: Divide the beef mince into four loose piles and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a small amount of oil in a heavy skillet or frying pan over high heat. Place one pile of beef in the pan, cover with a square of parchment paper, and immediately press down firmly with a second heavy pan or a sturdy spatula to create a thin patty. Sear for 2 minutes, then flip, press again, and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer to the oven to keep warm and repeat with the remaining beef.