Description
This tantalizing barbecue beef burger recipe features juicy beef mince patties infused with horseradish, herbs, and garlic, optionally stuffed with melted blue cheese. Perfectly charred on a barbecue or stovetop, they are served in soft buns with fresh lettuce, tomato slices, and tangy relish for a classic and flavorful burger experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 400g beef mince
- 1 banana shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp strong horseradish sauce
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 1 large garlic clove, finely grated
- 40g blue cheese (optional)
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 4 burger buns, split
- Iceberg lettuce leaves, to serve
- Tomato slices, to serve
- Relish, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the Burger Mixture: Tip the beef mince, finely chopped banana shallot, horseradish sauce, dried mixed herbs, and grated garlic into a bowl. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Mix thoroughly by squeezing the mixture with your hands to ensure it binds well.
- Form Patties and Add Cheese: Divide the mixture into four equal portions. Shape each portion into a thick 3cm patty. If using blue cheese, press a small 50p-sized piece into the center of each patty and pack the meat tightly around it so the cheese is fully enclosed, allowing it to melt while cooking.
- Chill the Patties: Place the formed burgers on a plate, cover with cling film, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight to help them firm up.
- Preheat the Grill or Barbecue: Light the barbecue and wait until the coals are ashen, or heat a gas barbecue to medium heat. Alternatively, preheat a frying pan over medium heat.
- Cook the Burgers: Lightly brush the burgers all over with vegetable oil. Place on the barbecue grill or frying pan and cook for approximately 5 minutes until the patties start to char. Carefully flip them over and cook for another 4-5 minutes for medium doneness, or longer if you prefer well done. For safety, the internal temperature should reach 70°C. Remove the burgers and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Assemble and Serve: Place the rested burgers in the split buns. Top with iceberg lettuce leaves, fresh tomato slices, and a generous spoonful of relish or your choice of accompaniments for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Chilling the patties helps them hold their shape during cooking and enhances flavor melding.
- If blue cheese is not preferred, the burgers can be made without it, still delivering a rich taste.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure burgers are cooked safely to 70°C internally.
- Relish can be homemade or store-bought based on preference.
- This recipe works well on a stovetop grill pan if a barbecue is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: barbecue beef burger, beef mince burger, grilled burger, horseradish burger, blue cheese stuffed burger, summer barbecue recipes, classic burger
