This cheeseburger is perfect as is, or add extra toppings of your choice, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, tomato or BBQ sauce or mustard to create your signature burger.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2tbsp olive oil
- 1¼tbsp flaked salt
- ¼ cup water
- 4 burger buns, halved
- 750g minced beef
- Flaked salt
- Cracked black pepper
- Spray olive oil
- 4 slices jack cheese
METHOD
- Combine the onion slices, 2 teaspoons of the oil and ¼ teaspoon of the salt in a bowl. Turn on the grill and set to 200°C.
- Once preheated, place the onions on the plate and set the count-up timer for approx. 20 minutes or until onions are soft and lightly golden, turn once during cooking.. Once onions are to your liking, add 1 teaspoon of the water to the onions and stir until water evaporates. Repeat until onions are very soft and caramelized, typically 10 more minutes, until all water is used. Remove to a side bowl.
- Reheat grill to 200°C and place the bun halves on the grill plate cut side down. Cook until lightly crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
- Form the minced beef into 4 even-sized patties about 2cm thick, Sprinkle both sides evenly with the salt and pepper. Reheat grill to 230°C and lightly brush both plates with the olive oil.
- Cook burgers with grill closed for about 8-10 minutes or until desired doneness. Top burgers with cheese and transfer to buns. Add onions and extras of your choice. Serve.