The Classic Hamburger

 

                    To experience the classic hamburger you have to make it with the finest quality ground meat and serve it in a traditional sesame seed bap with lashings of caramelized onions and some tomato ketchup.

Serves 4-6

• 1 lb/450 gr rump steak or top round freshly ground
• 1 onion, grated
• 2-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
• Pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb/450 gr onions, finely sliced
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar

1. Place the ground steak, onion, garlic, mustard, and pepper in a large bowl and mix together.
2. Shape into 4-6 equal-size burgers, then cover and let chill for 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy-bottom skillet, add the onions and sauté over low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the onions have caramelized.
4. Add the sugar after 8 minutes and stir occasionally during cooking, drain well on paper towels and keep warm.
5. Wipe the skillet clean, then heat until hot.
6. When hot, add the burgers and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or until cooked to personal preference, serve with onions.
7. Arrange some shredded lettuce on the bases of 4-6 toasted sesame seed baps, top with the burgers and then the onions, then spoon over a little tomato ketchup and serve with chunky style french fries.

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