(Makes 4) Prep 10 minutes, Cooking 15 minutes
1 lb (900g) Lean Beef Mince or Beef Steak Mince
1/2 tsp Marmite
1/2 tsp English Mustard
1/2 tsp Good Quality Horseradish Sauce
1 tsp Wholegrain Mustard
1 tsp Dried Basil
Splash Worcestershire Sauce
Pinch of Salt
Ground Black Pepper
4 Burger Baps (plain or seeded)
Lettuce, 2 Tomatoes thinly sliced, Cheese slices, Onions, Gherkins(pickles) and sauces if desired.
1. Place into a small bowl the Marmite, Mustard, Horseradish, Wholegrain Mustard, and Worcestershire Sauce, then stir till well mixed. Add basil, salt and pepper then again mix thoroughly.
2. In a larger bowl place the mince, then knead with your hands. Add the seasoning mix and mix thoroughly using your hands until it is mixed through evenly.
3. Split the mix into 4 balls. Then flatten and shape to form 4 burger patties.
4. Brush griddle pan preferably, although a frying pan will do, with sunflower or vegetable oil and heat on a medium/high flame. Sear the burgers on both sides to get those nice ridges of the griddle pan, then turn heat down to a medium heat and cook for 10 - 12 minutes, turning occasionally.
5. Whilst the burgers are finishing off, cut Burger Buns through the centre. Lightly toast insides of buns for best results under grill.
6. To ensure cooked thoroughly stab a metal skewer or small knife into the centre then tap against the back of your hand, it should be piping hot.
7. On top of the base of the bun top with lettuce, and tomatoes if using, now place burger on top, then add cheese, onions, pickle and sauces as desired.
This recipe has been played with over the past 5 -6 years and this is my favourite to date, try some of your own seasoning ideas. I've done tomato and garlic, mustard and chives to name just two, you could try adding some chilli flakes for a spicy burger. It's easy to play around with and they are guaranteed to be the best burgers you'll ever eat! You can use any cheese you like, try varying that as well and come up with your own combos!
(Don't worry if you don't like any of the seasoning items like Marmite, I hate Marmite, but it is great with beef, it really enhances the meat. Give it a go!)
