Description
These salt-crusted burgers feature a crispy, flavorful exterior and juicy interior, inspired by a unique cooking technique that prevents moisture loss.
Ingredients
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- 250g (1/2 lb) minced (ground) beef
- 1/2 bunch chives, finely chopped
- Mayonnaise, preferably homemade
- Mixed salad leaves
- 2 good quality hamburger buns, English muffins, or panini
- 1 scant teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Place 1 scant teaspoon fine sea salt in a skillet or heavy-based frying pan and shake to cover the base evenly.
- Heat the skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until very hot.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the minced beef and finely chopped chives.
- Form the beef mixture into two patties.
- Place the patties in the hot skillet and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until a crust forms and they are cooked to your liking.
- While the burgers are cooking, prepare the buns by spreading mayonnaise on the inside of each half.
- Once the burgers are cooked, assemble them by placing the patties on the prepared buns, adding mixed salad leaves on top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade salt-crusted burgers.
Notes
For best results, use a heavy-based skillet to ensure even cooking. Homemade mayonnaise adds a personal touch and enhances flavor. Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings or buns. The salt crust technique helps keep the burgers juicy and prevents sticking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 75