A seeded bun, a thick beef patty, lettuce and tomato. The only rules: handle the meat as little as possible and salt it just before it goes in the pan.
Serves 4 · Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min
Ingredients
- 600 g ground beef (20 % fat)
- Salt and black pepper
- 4 sesame burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
- Ketchup or mustard to serve
Method
- Divide the beef into four and shape loose patties slightly wider than the buns. Press a dimple into the centre of each.
- Heat a heavy pan or grill until very hot. Season the patties on both sides.
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side, turning once, until the centre reaches 71 °C (160 °F).
- Toast the cut sides of the buns in the same pan.
- Build each burger with lettuce, the patty and tomato.
Patties searing in a hot cast-iron pan.
On the side
Potato wedges roasted at 220 °C (425 °F) for 35 minutes are the usual side.
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