Homemade Beef Burgers with Perfect Patties

Recipe Details

Preparation Time

30 mins

Cooking Time

13 mins

Ingredients

• 500g grams 500g good-quality beef mince
• 1 small onion 1 small onion, diced
• 1 egg 1 egg
• Vegetable oil
• 4 burger buns Burger buns
• Sliced tomato, beetroot, horseradish sauce, mayonnaise, ketchup, handful of iceberg lettuce, rocket, watercress (optional)

Method

1. Heat a barbecue to medium heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine the beef mince, diced onion, and egg. Mix well with your hands until just combined.
3. Divide the mixture into four equal parts and shape each part into a ball. Flatten each ball slightly into a patty about 3cm thick.
4. Place the patties on a plate, cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
5. Heat a little vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Brush one side of each burger with oil.
6. Cook the burgers, oil-side down, for 5 minutes or until lightly charred. Don't move them around.
7. Flip the burgers over and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until cooked to your desired level of doneness.
8. Meanwhile, toast the burger buns on the barbecue.
9. Assemble the burgers with your choice of toppings.