Tom Shanklin - The Big Dragon Burger
Ingredients
2 sesame seed buns (plus extra bases to add layers)
400g beef mince
2 slices cheese
Handful of lettuce, finely shredded
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp pickle juice
1 gherkin, finely diced
Method
1. Start by making the sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle juice and finely chopped gherkin until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
2. Divide the beef mince into two even portions and gently form into thin patties, slightly wider than the buns as they will shrink when cooked. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
3. Heat a plancha over a medium high heat. Cook the patties for about 3–4 minutes on each side until well browned and cooked through. In the final minute of cooking, place a slice of cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.
4. Lightly toast the sesame seed buns until golden. Spread a generous layer of the sauce over the base of each bun, then add a layer of shredded lettuce. Place the cheesy beef patty on top, add a little more sauce, then finish with the top bun.
5. Serve immediately, ideally with fries and plenty of napkins.
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Method
1. Start by making the sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle juice and finely chopped gherkin until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
2. Divide the beef mince into two even portions and gently form into thin patties, slightly wider than the buns as they will shrink when cooked. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
3. Heat a plancha over a medium high heat. Cook the patties for about 3–4 minutes on each side until well browned and cooked through. In the final minute of cooking, place a slice of cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.
4. Lightly toast the sesame seed buns until golden. Spread a generous layer of the sauce over the base of each bun, then add a layer of shredded lettuce. Place the cheesy beef patty on top, add a little more sauce, then finish with the top bun.
5. Serve immediately, ideally with fries and plenty of napkins.
