Chef Aaron Brooks The Great Aussie Burger
- Prep time 30Min
- Cook time 15Min
- Technique Grill, Pan Fry / Saute, Sear
- Meat Lamb
- Cut Ground
- Serves 2
Everything’s just a little different (dare we say better?) Down Under – even the burger, done in a classic style with beets, pineapple, bacon and a fried egg.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces ground Australian lamb
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
To Serve
- 2 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- butter
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 4 slices pickled beets
- pineapple, thinly sliced
- tomato ketchup
- 4 bacon strips
- 2 eggs
Method
Method:
1. Place the lamb, garlic, onion in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix together. Using clean hands, massage the burger mix until combined. Shape the mixture into two patties, place on a plate, cover and refrigerate up to 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Heat oil in a large, non-stick fry pan over medium heat. Cook the patties for 3 minutes on each side or until almost cooked through.
3. Transfer to a baking sheet and top each patty with a slice of cheese. Place in the oven for 3-5 minutes or until cheese melts. While cheese is melting, cook bacon and eggs in fry pan.
Assembly:
1. Spread the hamburger bun base with butter then layer lettuce, tomato, beets, lamb patty, pineapple, tomato ketchup, bacon and egg.
2. Cover with bun tops and serve.
