SMASHIN’ BURGERS

Juicy, cheesy deliciousness for your next Friday fakeaway

Serves: 2 Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 10 mins

Ingredients: For the patties

- 300g lean beef mince

- Salt and black pepper

- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

- 1 tsp coconut oil

- 2 slices Monterey Jack (or any other melting cheese)

For the burger sauce

- 1 tbsp ketchup

- 1 tbsp light mayonnaise

- ½ tsp English mustard

- 2 tbsp chopped gherkins

For the pickled onions

- 120ml white wine vinegar

- 120ml water

- 2 tbsp sugar

- 3 tbsp salt

- 1 tsp black peppercorns

- 1 medium red onion

To serve

- 2 burger buns

- Finely chopped lettuce

- 8-10 gherkin slices

- Pickled red onions

- 2 slices of tomato

Method:

1. Start with the pickled onions. Bring the white wine vinegar, water, sugar, salt and black peppercorns to a boil. Once the sugar and salt have dissolved, let it cool

2. Slice the onion very thinly and place in a jar. Then, pour the pickling liquid on top and let it rest in the fridge

3. The pickled onion slices will be ready in 30 minutes and can be kept in the fridge for up to two weeks

4. Prepare the garnishes and make the burger sauce by mixing the ingredients until fully combined

5. Cut the buns in half and toast in a heated cast-iron pan or griddle for two to three minutes. Spread the burger sauce on the top and bottom of each bun, then add lettuce, gherkins, and pickled red onions to the bottom bun

6. To make the patties, place the beef mince in a bowl and season with salt, black pepper and Worcestershire sauce before mixing well. Divide the mix into four and roll into balls

7. Make sure the cast-iron pan or griddle is very hot, add a little oil, and cook the patties in two batches, placing two beef balls in the pan with enough room to flatten

8. Using a spatula or burger turner, press down on each beef ball until flat. Cook for 60 seconds on one side, then flip

9. Add a Monterey Jack slice to one patty, then place the other patty on top. Once the cheese has melted, remove from the heat and add to your prepared burger bun

10. Finish with tomato slices, then close the burger with the top bun and tuck in