Turn an ordinary dinner into a fun family event with homemade burger night. Juicy beef patties, fresh toppings and toasted burger buns allow everyone to build their perfect burger. It's easy, affordable and always a crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients
Burger Patties
- 750g lean beef mince
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
To Serve
- 6 burger buns
- 6 cheese slices
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Red onion slices
- Gherkins
- Tomato sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
Method
Step 1
Place the mince, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper into a large bowl.
Mix until just combined.
Step 2
Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions.
Shape into burger patties slightly larger than the buns.
Step 3
Heat a grill pan, frying pan or braai over medium-high heat.
Cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through.
Step 4
Place a cheese slice on each patty during the final minute of cooking.
Step 5
Toast the burger buns until lightly golden.
Step 6
Assemble the burgers with lettuce, tomato, onion, gherkins and your favourite sauces.
Serve immediately.
Variations
- Add crispy bacon.
- Use chicken mince instead of beef.
- Top with avocado slices.
- Add caramelised onions.
- Create a barbecue burger with smoky barbecue sauce.
Tips
- Avoid overworking the mince mixture.
- Make a small indentation in the centre of each patty to help it cook evenly.
- Toasted buns add extra flavour and texture.
- Set up a toppings station and let everyone build their own burger.
Conclusion
Homemade burger night is more than just dinner. It's a fun way to bring the family together while enjoying fresh ingredients and delicious flavours. Once you've made burgers from scratch, takeaway burgers may never taste quite the same again.
