Pete's Burger

Ingredients for Pete's Burger

• 4 slices aged Cheddar cheese

• 1 onion, cut into thick slices

• 4 slices of uncooked bacon

• butter, for the rolls

• 4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds, halved

• tomato ketchup or barbecue sauce, to serve

• 8 slices vine-ripened tomato

• 8 slices cornichons

• 8 large rocket leaves

• 800g ground chuck

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• pinch of red pepper flakes

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

• pinch of dried oregano

• 1 egg

• 40g finely diced onion

• 2-60ml fresh bread crumbs

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

To make the patties, mix all the ingredients in a large bowl and form into 4 patties.

Set up the outdoor grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat. Place the patties on the grill and cook for 5 minutes, then turn and continue cooking for a couple of minutes until just done. A minute before you finish cooking the patties, lay the cheese slices on the patties and let melt. Remove and set aside to keep warm.

Meanwhile, place a griddle, plancha or piastra suitable for an outdoor grill on the grill to preheat. Cook the onion on the griddle until golden. Cook the bacon on the griddle to your liking.

Butter the rolls and place, butter side down, on the grill and cook until just golden with a bit of crunch to them. Remove and construct your burger starting with some sauce, the patties with cheese, then the bacon, onion, tomato, cornichons and rocket.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.