The beef patty is the key player when making a perfect beef burger,Mix the ingredients to combine so the proteins start working and stick to each other to create the perfect patty. Keep treating the meat tenderly while shaping the patties. Don’t pack them together too tightly. Just gently form them into loose patties. Make sure the patties are even in size – you can weigh them to be exact or you can use a burger pressing machine, if you have.I craft my burgers using my hands can, if you like.
As a rule of the thumb, Burgers go well with fries and cabbage slaw.
Select your ingredients: can serve 15.
1.5kg medium ground Beef Mince
250g fresh breadcrumbs
4 large brown onion, grated
1/2cup chopped fresh parsley leaves or coriander if you like
4 garlic cloves, crushed or 2tsp garlic powder
4 egg, lightly whisked
4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or Tomato Ketchup
4 tbsp olive oil
150g cheddar, thinly sliced
15 hamburger buns, halved
100ml Mayonnaise /mustard
8 lettuce leaves
450g (about 3 medium) ripe tomatoes, sliced
Mix mince, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, egg, Worcestershire or tomato ketchup sauce,if using in a large bowl. Use your hands to mix until just combined.Divide the mixture into 15 -17equal portions. Shape each portion with your hands into a patty about: 10cm in diameter and 1.5cm thick.
Place the patties on prepared tray. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to rest.
Heat the grilling pan and cook the patties for about 4 minutes each side or until browned and cooked through. Transfer the patties to a tray. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile Place the hamburger buns, cut-side up, under the grill and toast for 1 minute or until golden. Leave the grill on. Place the patties on prepared tray. Top patties with cheddar. Place under the grill for 1 minute or until the cheddar is just melted.
Spread the bottom halves of the toasted hamburger buns with the Mayonnaise or mustard, if using. Top with the lettuce, tomato and patties. Dollop with tomato ketchup. Cover with the hamburger bun tops to serve.
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