Handmade Cheese Beef Burger

Elevate your home cooking with this handmade cheeseburger, featuring a juicy beef patty, melted cheese, and toasted buns, all served with crispy potato wedges.

Ingredients

• 500 g minced beef
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 white onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 2 slices cheddar cheese
• 2 leaves lettuce
• 2 slices tomato
• to taste sesame seeds
• to taste egg wash
• to taste potato wedges
• to taste ketchup

Instructions

1. 1Dice the onions

   

   Carefully dice the white onions into small, uniform pieces on a cutting board using a sharp chefs knife. These diced onions will serve as the aromatic base for the beef burger patties.

   Tip: Keep your fingertips tucked under your knuckles while chopping to prevent accidental cuts.
2. 2Season the beef

   

   In a mixing bowl, combine the minced beef with the diced onions and garlic. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to the mixture to enhance the savory flavor of the meat.

   Tip: For the best flavor, use freshly ground black pepper instead of pre-ground.
3. 3Mix the patty ingredients

   

   Add a raw egg yolk to the seasoned meat mixture. Use a gloved hand to mix everything together thoroughly, beating the meat until it becomes sticky and holds its shape well.

   Tip: Mixing until sticky helps the patty hold together better during cooking.
4. 4Form the patties

   

   Divide the prepared beef mixture into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and then press them down firmly into a flat, round burger patty shape in a tray.

   Tip: Apply even pressure to ensure a consistent thickness so the patties cook uniformly.
5. 5Apply egg wash

   

   Once the burger bun dough has proofed, use a silicone brush to apply a thin, even layer of egg wash over the surface of each dough ball. This ensures the buns turn a beautiful golden color when baked.

   Tip: Be gentle when brushing to avoid deflating the proofed dough.
6. 6Garnish the buns

   

   After applying the egg wash, sprinkle a generous amount of white sesame seeds over the top of each dough ball. The egg wash will act as an adhesive to keep the seeds in place during baking.

   Tip: Lightly press the seeds into the wash if they are not sticking properly.
7. 7Bake the burger buns

   

   Place the prepared dough tray into the oven preheated to 200 degrees Celsius and bake for 20 minutes until the buns are perfectly golden brown and airy.

   Tip: Ensure the oven is fully preheated to 200 degrees before placing the buns inside for an even rise and perfect crust.
8. 8Grill the patties and onions

   

   Place the prepared beef patties and onion rings into a hot grill pan. Sear over medium-high heat, using a spatula to flip them until they are beautifully browned and fully cooked through.

   Tip: Use a heavy grill pan to achieve distinct sear marks and ensure the heat is high enough to caramelize the beef surface quickly.
9. 9Assemble the burger

   

   To assemble, take your freshly baked bun and layer it with fresh lettuce, tomato slices, the cooked beef patty, a slice of cheese, and the grilled onions. Top with the second half of the bun and serve.

   Tip: Layer the cheese directly on the hot beef patty so it softens slightly before adding the rest of the ingredients.

Storage & Reheating

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