DOWN & OUT BEEF BURGERS

Ingredients

Burger Ingredients:

• 4x 500g packs of beef mince – standard
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp salt, to taste
• Dijon mustard
• American cheese (woolies cheeseburger brand)
• 2x Iceberg lettuce’s
• 6x Tomatoes

Sauce:

• 15g light mayo
• 8g sweet relish
• 8g mustard
• 8g tomato sauce
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 x bag of brown onions

Method

1. Make the Sauce

• In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, tomato sauce, mustard, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Mix until smooth. Set aside.

2. Caramelize the Onions

• Heat a pan or flat top BBQ over medium heat.
• Add oil and sliced onions.
• Reduce heat to low and cook slowly until golden brown.
• If onions start drying out, add a splash of water to keep them moist.
• Set aside once caramelized.

3. Prepare the Patties

• In a large bowl, mix ground beef with onion powder, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, oil, meat tenderizer, MSG, salt, and pepper.
• Form into one large ball, then divide into 80g portions.
• Roll each into a ball.

4. Cook the Patties

• Heat your hot plate or pan to high heat.
• Lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
• Place a beef ball on the hot plate.
• Cover with parchment paper and smash flat using a burger press.
• Cook until a crust forms, then flip and cook the other side.

5. Assemble the Burger

• Toast burger buns if desired.
• Spread sauce on the bottom bun.
• Add patty, caramelized onions, and any other toppings (cheese, pickles, lettuce).
• Top with the bun and serve hot.