MLA Mini Cheeseburgers with Fried Onions

  • Prep time 30Min
  • Cook time 30Min
  • Technique Grill
  • Meat Beef
  • Cut Ground
  • Serves 5

Bite-Sized Burgers with Crispy Fried Onions: The Perfect Snack for Game Day or Any Occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound minced Aussie grassfed beef
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard 
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil 
  • 1 each thinly sliced onion 
  • 10 slices small, sliced cheddar cheese 
  • 10 each halved, small burger buns
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce 
  • 10 slices sliced tomato 
  • Ketchup or BBQ sauce to taste

Method

To cook:

  1. Combine the beef with the mustard and some salt and pepper and mix to combine.

  2. Form into 10 patties and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  3. Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a frying pan over moderate heat and add the sliced onion.

  4. Cook for 15–20 minutes or until nicely colored and crispy, stirring occasionally.

  5. Preheat a chargrill to moderately high.

  6. Brush the patties with the remaining oil and cook for 2 ½ minutes.

  7. Turn over, place a cheese slice on top of each patty, and cook for a further 2 ½ minutes or until cooked through. Set aside.

To serve: Top the bottoms of the buns with the lettuce and tomato, then place a patty on top. Add the onions and a squirt of sauce. Place the top bun and serve.