Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (crushed)
  • 500 g beef mince
  • large handful fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 4 slices American/Processed cheese
  • 8 slices bacon (cooked to your preference)
  • fresh lettuce
  • ripe tomatoes (sliced)
  • 4 tsp mayonnaise
  • 4 butter-toasted bread rolls

Instruction

  • Fry the onion in a large frying pan in a splash of olive oil until golden brown. Add the garlic and fry for another 30 seconds then remove from the heat. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Mix the cooled onions with the beef, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, salt and pepper. To test the seasoning, fry a teaspoon-full of the mixture in the pan you cooked the onions in. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
  • Divide the mixture into 5-6 (depending on how you big you want the patties), and form patties with wet hands.
  • Place on a tray lined with baking paper and place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
  • When the patties have rested, heat a large cast iron pan/griddle pan until hot then cook the burgers until charred and cooked to your preference. (You can also cook the burgers on a braai/barbecue.)
  • Remove from the heat, top with the cheese and cover with foil for 2 minutes.
  • Top the buns with a generous spoonful of mayo, lettuce, tomato, the patty with cheese and finally bacon.
  • Serve immediately.