Basic burger recipe
Okay when it comes to burgers we all know that it's all about the toppings really, that's why you can keep your beef burger recipe really simple. So simple we just need two ingredients.
So to knock up a batch of our 2 ingredient burgers you'll just need mince beef and a pinch of salt.
Don't even dirty a bowl, just open the pack of minced beef, throw in the pinch of salt and squish together with your hands.
Divide into even balls and squash into a burger shape, no need to be neat, these are quick, rustic burgers.
I cook these burgers in the oven purely because I want to get on with other stuff as they cook so don't want to be stood by a grill watching and flipping them.
I use extra lean minced beef to make my burgers but you can just use whatever you prefer.
Let's talk burger toppings...
Basic burger
Top with a slice of cheese, ketchup, mustard and dill pickle.
Easy cheesy
Top your burger with blue cheese, cheddar and mozzarella for a totally melty cheesy burger feast.
All day breakfast burger
Add a slice of crispy bacon, a fried egg, mushrooms and brown sauce.
All American burger
Go for smoked bacon, slaw and Monterey Jack cheese.
Italian burger
Top with a spoonful of pesto, a slice or two of mozzarella, a handful of olives and sun dried tomatoes - serve on a ciabatta roll.
Greek burger
Serve in a pitta bread topped with hummus, feta and black olives.
Mexican burger
Top with jalapeño, chilli cheese and sweetcorn relish.
BBQ burger
Top with smoky bacon, onion rings and BBQ relish
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Basic burger recipe
The easiest ever burger recipe!
Ingredients
- 500g minced beef
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 200C
- Open the pack of mince, throw in the salt and mix together with your hands.
- Divide the burger mince into 4 equal balls and shape into a burger.
- Place on a non-stick oven sheet and cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve on burger rolls with whatever toppings you fancy.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 340Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 147mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 34g
Nutritional content will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use and how careful you are with measuring - this nutritional information is given as a general guide only and may not be accurate - you should always calculate your own nutritional information especially if you have specific dietary requirements.
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Wendy is the creator of Daisies & Pie, a UK food blog sharing easy meals and home lifestyle tips since 2012
