Cheeseburger with Burger Sauce
Juicy beef burgers from the grill with melted cheddar, crisp lettuce and a zesty burger sauce. A classic that succeeds on every grill in summer.
By yumbelo · 4 servings · 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 600 g Ground beef (at least 15% fat)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika powder
- 4 pc Burger buns (brioche)
- 4 pc Cheddar slices
- 8 pc Iceberg lettuce leaves
- 2 pc Tomatoes
- 1 pc Red onion
- 8 pc Pickled gherkins, sliced
- 1 tbsp Cooking oil
- 120 g Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tsp Medium-hot mustard
- 1 tbsp Pickle brine
- 1 tsp Sweet paprika powder
Method
- Prepare the burger sauce: Stir mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle brine and sweet paprika powder in a small bowl until smooth and chill.
- Peel the onion and cut into thick rings. Slice the tomatoes, wash the lettuce and pat dry.
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape each into flat patties about 2 cm thick. Press lightly in the middle so they don't puff up on the grill.
- Season the ground beef with salt, pepper and smoked paprika powder. Only season just before grilling so the meat doesn't dry out.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 200 to 220 °C). Brush the grate with a little oil.
- Grill the patties 3 to 4 minutes per side, until they release from the grate and are cooked through inside (core temperature about 71 °C). In the last minute, place a slice of cheddar on each so it melts.
- Toast the onion rings and bun halves cut side down on the grill briefly until lightly browned.
- Spread the bottom halves of the buns with some burger sauce, top with lettuce, tomato, onion and gherkins, then place the patty with cheese on top.
- Spread the top halves with sauce, place on top and serve immediately.