MAPLE & CHEDDAR BEEF BURGERS

PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINUTES MAKES 4

500g beef mince

¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 teaspoons celery salt

1 egg

¾ cup (75g) dried packaged breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 2 tablespoons olive oil

4 slices vintage cheddar (160g)

4 large burger buns, split

60g baby rocket leaves

CABBAGE SALAD

250g red cabbage, shredded finely 1/3 cup (100g) mayonnaise 2 teaspoons lemon juice

MAPLE BARBECUE SAUCE 1/3 cup (95g) barbecue sauce 2 teaspoons maple syrup

1 Make cabbage salad, then maple barbecue sauce.

2 Combine mince, maple syrup, garlic, celery salt, egg, breadcrumbs and half the mustard in a large bowl. Shape mixture into four patties.

3 Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat; cook patties for 3 minutes. Turn patties, top with cheese; cook for a further 3 minutes or until cooked through.

4 Preheat a char-grill pan over high heat. Place buns, cut-side down, in pan for 30 seconds or until charred and golden. Spread buns with remaining mustard. Sandwich with patties, cabbage salad, rocket and maple barbecue sauce.

CABBAGE SALAD

Place ingredients in a medium bowl; toss gently to combine. Season to taste.

MAPLE BARBECUE SAUCE

Combine ingredients in a small bowl.