Beef Burgers are one of the best and most popular takeaway options out there (along with the good ol’ favourite fish and chips), so we wanted to recreate the ‘Aussie burger’ and we think this one is pretty darn fancy!

Next time you’re at the supermarket, have a look at the ingredients on frozen burgers or ask your butcher what ingredients they use because quite often they will contain far more than just mince and spices.  Don’t settle for this, get some good quality mince, some freshly baked burger buns, good quality salad ingredients and make your own!  You’ll never look back and it’s so simple and easy!!

Related Recipes: Tomato Sauce, Corn Relish, Sweet Chilli Sauce 

Love the Burger? Why not make mini ones to create sliders.

October 5, 2018
  • 15m
  • 20m
  • 38m
  • 12+

Ingredients

Burger Ingredients

  • 1/2 c breadcrumbs
  • 500 g beef mince
  • 1 egg
  • 1 brown onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 3 mushrooms
  • 1/2 c baby spinach
  • 1 tsp. mixed herbs
  • 20 g sweet chilli sauce (optional)
  • 20 g tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp. olive oil

Fillings

  • egg
  • rashes nitrate-free bacon
  • salad fillings of choice for burgers- lettuce, tomato, beetroot, cheese, grated carrots, capsicum, pineapple etc.

Instructions

Thermal Cooking Method

  1. If making breadcrumbs, make these now. Add 2-3 frozen bread slices and chop for 8 - 10 seconds/speed 6 (if you are using breadcrumbs, don't blitz).
  2. Roughly chop carrot and add to jug. Chop 5 seconds/speed 5. Scrape down the sides and add all remaining burger ingredients and mix for 8 - 10 seconds/speed 6/reverse. You may need to scrape the sides and repeat. You may also need to use the thermal spatula through the hole in the lid to assist with mixing.
  3. Roll out mix into patties (approx 10 cm in size). In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook patties for approx. 5 - 6 minutes on each side.
  4. While burger patties are cooking, in a separate frying pan over medium-high heat, cook bacon then fry eggs to desired texture.
  5. Prepare burger buns. Slice each bun in half and toast under a grill until golden.
  6. Grate and prepare salad fillings of choice. Assemble each bun with salads, as well as sauces. Add patty, bacon, and egg.

Traditional Cooking Method

  1. If making breadcrumbs, make these now. Add 2-3 frozen bread slices into a blender and blitz on high until they become crumbs.
  2. Grate carrot, spinach, and mushrooms and add to a large mixing bowl along with all burger ingredients (except burger fillings Ingredients). Mix together until well incorporated. Hands are best for this.
  3. Roll out mix into patties (approx 10 cm in size). In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook patties for approx. 5 - 6 minutes on each side.
  4. While burger patties are cooking, in a separate frying pan over medium-high heat, cook bacon then fry eggs to desired texture.
  5. Prepare burger buns. Slice each bun in half and toast under a grill until golden.
  6. Grate and prepare salad fillings of choice. Assemble each bun with salads, as well as sauces. Add patty, bacon, and egg.

Nutrition

  • 6