Smash Burgers

Recipes

Super easybeef patties with caramelised red onion and melted cheese on toasted buns.

Serves: 4 people   |   Prep time: 10 minutes   |   Prep time: 15 minutes

British   |   Main

  

Ingredients

  • 550g Lean steak mince
  • 1 x Large red onion
  • 40g Salted butter
  • 8 x Slices mature cheddar cheese
  • 1 x pack 4 Specially Selected brioche burger buns
  • Sunflower oil
  • 50g Mayonnaise
  • 25g Tomato ketchup
  • 10g English mustard
  • 15g Brown sauce
  • 5ml Soy sauce
  • Sea salt and black pepper

  

Method

  1. Divide the minced steak into 8 portions and roll into balls – approx. 70g each.
  2. Put in the fridge for 30 mins to chill.
  3. Mix together the mayo, mustard, ketchup, brown and soy sauce in a small bowl.
  4. Toast the cut sides of the buns.
  5. Peel and slice the red onion.
  6. Melt the butter in a frying pan and fry the onion till brown and caramelized.
  7. Heat some oil in a large heavy based frying pan.
  8. Add the meatballs (you may have to do this in two batches, depending on the size of your frying pan).
  9. As the meatballs are cooking smash them flat with a spatula – cook for about 5 mins each side – till brown and crispy – season with some salt and pepper.
  10. Top each one with a slice of cheese – grill till just melted.
  11. Spread the sauce over the toasted burger buns.
  12. Serve each bun filled with two cheese topped burgers and some fried red onions.