Cheese and Apple Burgers

 

                    Savory cheese and sweet apple always seem to bring out the best in each other. Here they work their magic in a burger, adding melting texture and sharp flavor to the tender beef.

Serves 4-6

• 1 lb/450 gr best ground steak
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1-2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard, or to taste
• Pepper
• 2-3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 oz/55 gr Cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 Bramley apples
• 1 teaspoon butter, melted
• 2-3 teaspoons superfine sugar
• 2 oz/55 gr Gruyere cheese, thinly sliced

1. Place the ground steak in a large bowl, add the onion, mustard, pepper, Worcestershire sauce to taste, and the grated cheese.
2. Peel and core 1 of the apples, then grate and add to the bowl, mix together, then shape into 4-6 equal-size burgers.
3. Cover and let chill for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the broiler to medium-high.
5. Peel and core the remaining apple whole, then cut into 4-6 thick slices, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with the sugar.
6. Place on a foil-lined broiler rack and cook under the hot broiler for 2-3 minutes on each side or until caramelized, set aside.
7. Cook the burgers under the hot broiler for 4-6 minutes on each side or until cooked to personal preference.
8. Top the burgers with the sliced cheese and broil until the cheese has melted.
9. Lightly toast 4-6 whole-wheat baps, top with some baby spinach leaves, and the burgers.
10. Place the apple slices on top, spoon over a little pickle and serve with a mixed salad.

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