Classic Burger

Ingredients

• 200g large beef patty, either grind your own or ask your butcher to fresh grind something for you
• 1 sesame burger bun
• 1 slice of monterey jack cheese
• Heaped tbsp caramelised onions
• Butter for toasting your bun
• Caramelised Onions
• 3 brown onions, sliced thin
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Season the patty with salt and cook your patty over a grill on high for 8-10 minutes or until you reach the internal temp you desire (50°C for Medium Rare, 57°C for Medium and 60°C for Medium Well)
2. While the patty is cooking, butter and toast the bun.
3. Once the patty is almost cooked, place the cheese on top.
4. When the patty is cooked, remove it and let it rest for 4 minutes.
5. To assemble the burger, start with the toasted bun, add the onion to the top and meat with cheese to the bottom.
6. Place the top on the bottom and you are done!
7. Caramelised Onions
8. In a medium saucepan, heat the butter and oil over medium heat.
9. Once melted, add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt.
10. Sweat the onion down, stirring often until they have halved in size.
11. At this point, turn the temp to low and cook for 1 hour stirring every 10 - 15 minutes until soft and golden brown.

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