Quick & Easy Beef Burgers

The Ultimate Beef Burger

You can enjoy these beef burgers on the griddle pan or freeze them for sunny days when you want to fire up the barbecue! This tasty recipe creates juicy homemade beef burgers that serve eight people, perfect for gatherings and parties. Burgers are a staple dish that can be great for personalising to suit each person's taste, as the patty can be cooked differently, and the salads are customisable.

Why not try this delicious recipe during the next sunny day?

Ingredients:

  • 1kg beef mince


  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped


  • 4 tsp Dijon mustard


  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce


  • small handful chopped fresh parsley


  • 1 large dill pickle gherkin, finely chopped


  • 1 large egg yolk


  • 200g good melting cheese, such as Cheddar or Gruyère, sliced


  • 8 burger buns


  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise


  • salads of your choice (e.g. lettuce, tomato, red onion)

Beef Burger Recipe Steps:

  1. Place the mince, onion, garlic, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, gherkin and egg yolk in a large bowl. Season and mix well. Cover and chill in the fridge for 1 hour
  2. Using wet hands, shape the mixture into 8 burgers. You can freeze them at this stage if you wish
  3. Heat a griddle pan or barbecue to hot. Brush both sides of the burgers with oil and cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until well browned and cooked
  4. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium hot. Top each burger with a slice of cheese and grill for 2 minutes until bubbling. Toast the burger buns until lightly golden
  5. Mix the mayonnaise with the remaining 2tsp Dijon mustard and spread over the base of each bun. Add the the salad toppings of your choice, then the burger and the other half of the bun