Homemade burgers with delicious sauce
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Preparation time: 4 - 5 minutes
For 4 people
Ingredients (for 4 burgers):
- 4 x 150 g minced beef
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices of Cheddar cheese
- Onion (fried or raw)
- 6 tomato slices
- 6 lettuce leaves
- 4 pickles
For the sauce:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon of wine vinegar
- 350 ml vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon mild mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
preparation
- Wash and drain the lettuce, then slice the tomatoes and remove the seeds. Cut the pickles into slices or strips.
- For the sauce, combine the egg yolk, mustard, and a pinch of salt in a salad bowl, then stir in the oil. Stir until the mayonnaise thickens, then add the vinegar—while stirring—and finally, stir in the mild mustard (e.g., Savora).
- Form the ground beef into 4 equal-sized patties and season lightly with salt. Cook for 2 minutes on one side. Then flip and place a slice of Cheddar cheese on top. Grill for another 2 minutes if you prefer the burgers only lightly cooked ("rare").
- Cut the rolls open and briefly toast the inside halves on the grill.
- Spread some sauce on the bottom half of the bun, then arrange the meat, onion, tomatoes, pickles, and lettuce on top. Top with the sauce and the top half of the bun.
Chef’s tip:
Store the homemade mayonnaise in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator for 48 hours to prevent separation.
For a different flavor, you can replace the Cheddar cheese with Gran Padano or blue cheese. You can also use fresh herbs (basil, mint, and tarragon) instead of the mustard.
