A Cracking Burger Recipe

This cracking burger recipe is a juicy and classic recipe, which is made with quality minced beef and fresh parsley. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 30 minutes.

A Cracking Burger Ingredients

• 12 Jacob’s cream crackers
• 8 sprigs of fresh flat-leaf parsley
• optional: 2 heaped teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 500g quality minced beef
• 1 large free-range egg
• olive oil
• 1 cos or round lettuce
• 3 ripe tomatoes
• 1 red onion
• 3-4 gherkins
• optional: 6 slices of Cheddar cheese
• 6 quality burger buns

How To Make A Cracking Burger

1. Prepare the binder: Wrap the cream crackers in a tea towel and use a rolling pin or your hands to smash them up until they are fine crumbs. Tip them into a large bowl.
2. Mix the patties: Finely chop the parsley (stalks and all) and add it to the bowl with the cracker crumbs. Add the mustard (if using), the minced beef, and crack in the egg. Season with a good pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
3. Shape and chill: Using clean hands, scrunch and mix all the ingredients together until just combined. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and pat each into a round patty, roughly 2cm thick. Place the burgers onto a plate, drizzle with a little oil, cover, and place in the fridge to firm up until needed.
4. Prepare the toppings: While the burgers chill, wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Slice the tomatoes, peel and finely slice the red onion, and slice the gherkins lengthways. Arrange all the toppings on a platter.
5. Cook the burgers: Preheat a large griddle or frying pan over a high heat for 4 minutes, then turn the heat down to medium. Place the burgers in the hot pan and use a spatula to lightly press them down. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for a medium burger, or to your liking. If using cheese, lay a slice on top of each burger for the last minute of cooking to melt.
6. Toast buns and assemble: Once cooked, remove the burgers to a plate to rest. Carefully wipe the pan clean, then halve the burger buns and lightly toast them cut-side down in the hot pan. Serve the toasted buns with the burgers and the platter of toppings for everyone to build their own.

Recipe Tips

• How to get the juiciest burgers? The key is to use quality minced beef with a good fat content (like 80/20) and to not overwork the meat when mixing and shaping the patties. Handle the mixture as little as possible.
• Why use crackers in burgers? The crushed crackers act as a binder, helping to hold the patties together and absorb some of the juices, which keeps the burgers moist.
• Can I cook these on a barbecue? Absolutely. These burgers are perfect for grilling. Cook them over a medium-hot barbecue for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked to your liking.
• Can I make the patties ahead of time? Yes, in fact, chilling the patties for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before cooking helps them to firm up and hold their shape better on the grill or in the pan.

What To Serve With A Cracking Burger

These classic burgers are perfect with all the traditional sides.

• French fries or chunky chips
• A creamy coleslaw
• Onion rings
• A simple side salad

How To Store Burgers

• Refrigerate: Store uncooked patties separated by parchment paper in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Cooked leftover patties can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: You can freeze the uncooked patties for up to 3 months. Place them on a tray to freeze individually, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. Cook from frozen, adding extra time.

A Cracking Burger Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1 burger
• Calories: 450 kcal
• Fat: 22g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 28g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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