Cheddar-stuffed beef burgers
Prepare for a flavour explosion with our cheddar-stuffed beef burgers made with lean beef mince and deliciously melty smoked cheddar. Topped with mouthwatering caramelized balsamic red onions, this burger will be sure to impress.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 294kcal
Equipment
- 1 frying pan
Ingredients
for the burgers
- 2 tsp butter
- 1 medium brown onion finely chopped
- 500 grams lean beef mince Aberdeen Angus
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 small egg beaten
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp smoked cheddar cheese grated
for the caramelised red onions
- 1 large red onion sliced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp butter
- 1 tsp dark muscovado sugar
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- pinch Shetland sea salt
to serve
- burger buns
- sliced tomato
- lettuce leaves
- mayonnaise
- tomato sauce
- smoked bacon rashers
Instructions
To prepare the caramelized red onions:
- Heat 1 tsp butter and 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it produces a haze.
- Add 1 large red onion finely sliced, and cook for ten minutes, stirring occasionally. If they start to brown, turn the heat down.
- After ten minutes, sprinkle with a pinch Shetland sea saltand continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes. When the onions are softened, add 1 tsp dark muscovado sugar and stir well.
- Add 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, stir well, and set aside.
To prepare the burgers:
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp butter in a small skillet and gently fry 1 medium brown onion, finely chopped, until it softens.
- Stir in 1 tbsp smoked paprika and cook for another minute.
- Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
- Add 500 grams lean beef mince, 1/2 tsp garlic granules, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 1 small egg, beaten, and 2 tbsp tomato puree, and combine well using your hands.
- Divide the mixture into four even balls.
- Press a hole into the centre of each ball using your thumb and place one tablespoon of 4 tbsp smoked cheddar cheese, grated, inside.
- Mould the beef mince around the cheese so it is completely encased, then flatten it into a one-inch-thick burger shape. Repeat with the remaining balls.
- Heat a non-stick grill pan over medium-high heat. Fry the burgers on each side for 8-10 minutes, turning only once.
- Serve immediately on toasted burger buns with sliced tomato, lettuce leaves, caramelized red onion, and your desired condiments.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1139IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 4mg