Special Sauce
1/2 Cup (125g) – Mayonnaise
1–2 – Dill Pickles, Finely Diced
1/4 – White or Brown Onion, Grated or Finely Diced
2 Tbsp (40ml) – Tomato Ketchup
2 1/2 tsp (15ml) – American Mustard
1 tsp (4g) – Smoked Paprika
1 tsp (4g) – Onion Powder
1 tsp (4g) – Garlic Powder
1/4 – Lemon, Juiced
Pinch of Sugar (Optional)
Salt & Pepper to taste
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Method
Mix everything in a bowl. Chill until needed.
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Burger Patties
1 tsp (5ml) – Vegetable Oil
500g (1.1lbs) – 80/20 Beef Mince
4 – Cheese Slices (avoid the plastic stuff)
2–4 – Toasted Brioche Buns
Lettuce, Tomato
Pickles & Caramelised Onions (Optional)
Salt & Pepper to taste
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Method
Roll the mince into thick patties. Season well.
Toast buns.
Grill patties at 240°C/465°F, press lightly, and season one side.
Sear 2–3 min, flip, add cheese, cook one more min. Rest.
Build: sauce both buns, lettuce, tomato, patty, pickles, onions, top bun. Done.