Double bacon & cheese burger

For the patties:

1 kg good quality beef mince

1 onion, grated

1 teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon chilli flakes

1 egg

salt and pepper to season

25 ml olive oil to fry

2 burger buns, buttered and toasted under or on the grill

For the toppings:

1 cup grated mature cheddar

1 red onion, sliced

1 cup baby green leaves

4 slices of mozzarella cheese

2 gherkins, sliced

6 slices of good bacon, grilled in the oven until crispy

Method:

Mix the beef mince with the grated onion, herbs, spices, egg and seasoning. Mix through with your hands, shape your beef patties (use oil on your hands to prevent sticking) and leave in the fridge for 30 – 40 minutes.

Heat the olive oil in a pan or you can use your grill pan or the braai – and fry the patties a few minutes on each side until ready, made to your liking – medium rare is best.

Now, when you have all the toppings ready, you can start stacking your burgers the way you like, or just do like me and put everything there is on the bun. You might need a knife and fork...

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