Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
1kg fatty minced beef
1 onion, grated
4 sprigs of thyme, finely chopped
½ cup parsley, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 tbsp tomato sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper
6 baby cos lettuce leaves
6 slices of canned beetroot
1 tomato
6 slices good quality cheddar
5 tbsp whole egg mayonnaise
5 tbsp tomato relish (or tomato sauce)
6 rashers of bacon (optional), fried
6 burger buns
Method
Combine the beef with the grated onion, herbs, egg, breadcrumbs, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Season well with salt and pepper. Mix well by hand and knead until thoroughly combined. Separate the meat into six and roll into balls.
To cook, heat the pan (or barbecue) to medium heat. Add a little oil and add the meat. Using a fish slice, press down on each patty to flatten. Cook each side for 3-5 minutes, or longer if you want them well done.
To assemble the burgers: toast the buns under the grill with a slice of cheese. Add a dollop of mayonnaise and tomato relish, then the burger patty. Add the lettuce, beetroot and tomato slices and finally the fried bacon if you desire.
