Homemade burgers to make your barbecue go with a sizzle
Published: 11:56, 20 May 2020
Quick and easy recipe
Burgers (makes 4)
Ingredients540g/1lb 3oz minced beef chuck steak
25g/1oz chopped parsley or coriander, or a mixture 1 onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp smooth Dijon mustard
1 free-range egg yolk
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Burger buns or ciabatta rolls
Garnish
Cheese slice - gruyere works well
Beef tomato sliced
Shredded lettuce
Red oinion sliced
Mayonnaise
- Place all the burger ingredients in a large bowl, combine with your hands and shape into four equal-sized patties.
- Preheat the barbecue to hot.
- Cook the burgers for about 15 minutes, or until cooked through, turning once.
- Top each burger with a slice of cheese towards the end of the cooking time.
- Before serving, mix together the mayonnaise and lettuce.
- If using ciabatta, cut the rolls in half and toast under the grill on both sides.
- Top the bottom halves with the lettuce and mayonnaise, followed by a slice of tomato. Arrange the burger and cheese on top of the roll, followed by a slice of red onion. Top each burger with the other halves of the rolls and serve.