Adrian Richardson’s Big Aussie Burger

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

• 1 kg lean minced beef (can use diced beef and pop through mincer)
• 100g thick-cut rashers smoky bacon, finely diced
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh chilli, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
• Olive oil for grilling
• 6 good quality burger buns or ciabatta rolls, split in half
• 1 small lettuce, leaves separated
• Caramelised onions
• 12 slices beetroot
• 12 slices tomato
• 12 rashers grilled bacon
• 6 fried eggs
• 6 slices tasty cheese
• Tomato or ketchup sauce

METHOD
1 Prepare your BBQ to medium-high heat
2 To make burgers, combine all the ingredients, except for the oil, into a large mixing bowl
3 Use your hands to scrunch everything together so that the onion and flavourings are evenly distributed
4 Shape into 6 patties, making them as neat as you can, and about 2.5cm-3cm thick
5 Brush each burger lightly with oil and arrange them on your BBQ

Recipe thanks to Heat Beads