burgers & sliders
Jamie Oliver
I couldn’t possibly leave the great American burger out of this book. Sadly, the classic burger has gone from humble beginnings (as something brought over by German immigrants) to become a symbol of fast food and junk. But when made at home with quality ingredients, it’s an absolute joy. So, introducing my great American burger, and its little cousin, the ‘slider’, or mini burger . . . Have fun with your toppings and flavour combos and enjoy.
ingredients
- For the burger mix:
- • olive oil
- • 2 medium red onions, peeled and finely chopped
- • 6 Jacob’s crackers or 4 slices of bread, crusts removed
- • 500g good-quality lean minced beef
- • 1 teaspoon sea salt
- • 1 heaped teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- • 1 large egg, preferably free-range or organic, beaten
- a handful of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- For the spicy mayo:
- • 4 teaspoons mayonnaise
- • 1 teaspoon tomato ketchup
- • a good pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper
- • juice of 1/2 a lemon
- To serve:
- • 12 rashers of smoked streaky bacon, the best quality you can afford
- • 6 large or 8 small burger buns
- • 1 soft round lettuce, leaves washed and spun dry
- • 4 tomatoes, sliced
- • 6 gherkins, sliced
- • a few pickled chillies
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