Mega Cheese Burgers

Total Time
35 minutes
Servings
6 people
Good

Suitable for Hungry teenagers

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Ingredients

1.2kg ground beef (70% meat / 30% fat)

6 fresh hamburger rolls

1 pineapple

2 onions

2 fresh tomatoes

6 slices mature cheddar cheese

1 bunch fresh rocket

50ml olive oil

mayonnaise, to taste

coarse salt and black pepper, to taste


Instructions

Beef Patties:
  1. Ask your butcher for a course chuck and brisket grind with 30% fat.
  2. Shape your minced beef into 6 x 200g balls.
  3. Flatten into 2cm thick patties.
  4. Cover and place in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper only after removing them from the fridge.
Seasoning:
  1. Cut and butter your rolls on both sides.
  2. Peel the pineapple and slice into 1cm wheels.
  3. Peel your onions and slice into 1cm wheels.
  4. Rinse your rocket and toss in a bowl with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  5. Thinly slice your tomatoes, 3 slices per hamburger.
  6. Preheat the grill to searing hot.
  7. Place your buttered rolls on the warming rack to toast.
To Cook The Patties:
  1. Arrange the patties, pineapple, and onions around the grill, and close the lid.
  2. Turn them only once, cooking 2 - 5 minutes per side, depending on how well-done you prefer your meat.
  3. As soon as you turn the patties place a slice of thick cheese on top, allowing it to melt while on the grill.
  4. Turn your pineapple and onion once, so it caramelises on the outside.
Burger Assembly:
  1. To your toasted rolls, add a spoonful of good quality mayonnaise.
  2. Layer rocket, then tomato, then the onions.
  3. Place your cheesy patty on the onion and top with the caramelised pineapple wheel
  4. Close the roll. Serve Immediately.
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Recipe Tips

TIP 01 Tip 01

Cut and butter your rolls before you start grilling, and keep them covered until you toast them.

TIP 02 Tip 02

For medium burgers, cook for 2 minutes per side, and 5 minutes per side for well-done.

TIP 03 Tip 03

For the best flavour, serve with homemade mayonnaise.

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