On this Blog, I’ll be featuring a gourmet Burger of the month. In April the series kicks off with a homage to a Classic Burger style we all know and love!

The Classic Burger:

6oz of Aberdeen Angus Steak, Seared & Caramelised Onions (2 Ways), Vine Cherry Tomatoes, Rocket, Cornichons & House Relish.

Quick & easy, this is one of those really enjoyable things to cook that’s simple, delicious and starts from using great ingredients. In the recipe, I’ve gone into detail with some little things you can do that will help you take your burgers to the next level.

The 15- Minute Recipe:  (Prep Time: 10 mins) (Cook Time: 5 mins)

Ingredients: (Multiply as you wish!):

1Tbsp Vegetable Oil 6oz Aberdeen-Angus Steak Patty (I will upload a Patty recipe at a later date)

1 Brioche Bun – Find at your local supermarket or make if you’re feeling adventurous.

3-4 Cherry Tomatoes

A Light handful of Rocket

2-3 Cornichons  – pickled baby cucumbers (Normal pickles are good too)

1 Tbsp Caramelised Onion Chutney (Or your favourite kind)

1 Tbsp Your favourite Relish (I will cover savoury jams & chutneys in another post)

½ a Red Onion

Salt & 1 Tbsp Vegetable or Olive Oil (Usually, cook with Veg Oil & finish with Olive!)

Ketchup, Mayo, Dijon Mustard to Taste.

Preparation:

1. Cut Brioche Bun in Half
2. Slice Tomatoes, onions and cornichons lengthways. Set aside.
3. Pre-heat your favourite frying pan until medium-hot.
4. Season Onions in pan with a pinch of salt and fry for 2 minutes or until just coloured & crispy.
5. Fry Patty in pan (with the rest of oil if necessary), seasoning with salt & pepper on each side.
6. Continue cooking the patty, letting it stick to get a nice colour on the base while flipping it back and forth – This is great for the meat as it keeps it from drying out and cooks more evenly. In this case don’t be afraid to un-stick it from the pan with your spatula.
7. Take the patty out to rest just before it gets to medium-rare or to your desired cook! (As a very general rule, smaller cuts of meat rise 2˚C after taken out of the pan)
8. Meanwhile, toast the Brioche Bun (I like a little char)
9. Assemble! See Below:

Bun -> Burger -> 1 Tbsp of Chutney -> Onions -> Tomatoes -> Sauces -> Rocket -> Bun

Enjoy!! Feel free to comment below for feedback or any other cooking tips you’d like to know!
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