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Ingredients

• 31¾ oz ground beef (mince), at least 20% fat
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 onions, peeled and sliced into rings
• 2 tbsp oil
• 6 slices cheese of choice, such as Swiss (optional)
• 4 soft hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 4 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp mustard
• 2 tbsp relish
• 12 sliced pickles
• 17¾ oz french fries, to serve (optional)
• 17¾ oz baked potato wedges, to serve (optional)

Method

1. Divide the beef into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about ¾ in wider than the buns, pressing a shallow dimple into the centre of each. Season both sides with salt and pepper just before cooking.
2. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan or on a grill plate over medium-high heat. Cook the onion rings for 8-10 minutes, turning often, until soft and golden. Set aside and keep warm.
3. Add the remaining oil to the pan and, when hot, add the patties. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side without pressing them down.
4. Flip the patties and cook for a further 2-3 minutes for medium, laying a slice or two of cheese on each for the last minute so it melts.
5. Rest the patties for 2-3 minutes while you toast the buns.
6. Build the burgers: sauce the bun bases with ketchup, mustard and relish, then layer on lettuce, tomato, pickles, the patty and the cooked onions. Finish with the bun tops.
7. Serve straight away with french fries or baked potato wedges.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data