This is Sue's take on a BLT Burger. There are many many myths about the contents of a Beef Burger. But the hint is in the name. They really don't need Potato starch, breadcrumbs, Mono and Diglycerides of fatty acids ( I mean really?) or any of the other obscure additives you'll find in the ingredients of some low cost burger. All you actually need is Beef mince and a little Salt and Pepper. You don't need any fancy gadgets or burger presses, just your hands.
This was a fun take on a Burger! We heavily modified the recipe to be both Gluten & Lactose free.
Ingredients for the Burger:-
500g of Beef Mince, seasoned with Salt & Pepper
Garlic Powder
Ingredients for the Rarebit Sauce:-
1 ½ Tbsp of Dijon or English Mustard
1 ½ Tbsp of Worcestershire Sauce
¼ Tsp of Hot Sauce
Ingredients for the Welsh Rarebit:-
25 ml of Gluten free Pale Ale
2 Tsp of Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tsp of Dijon or English Mustard
200ml of Lactose free Milk
2 Tsp of Cornflour
2 Tbsp of Ground Cashew Nuts
½ Tsp of Hot Sauce
20g of Nutritional Yeast
100g of Lactose free Cheese
To serve:-
2 Gluten free Burger Bans
4 Rashers of Smoked Streaky Bacon
1/8 of an Iceberg Lettuce, shredded
3 Gherkins, sliced
1 Small Red Onion, thinly sliced
Method:-
(1) Combine the ingredients for the Rarebit Sauce in a bowl and chill.
(2) Over a medium heat add the Pale Ale, Worcestershire Sauce, Mustard, Hot Sauce.
(3) Combine the Cornflour, Milk Ground Cashew Nut and add to the pan.
(4) Bring to a gentle simmer while whisking.
(5) Add the Nutritional Feast and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens.
(6) Set aside to cool.
(7) Stir the grated Cheese into the cooled sauce and return to the fridge until you need it.
(8) For the Burger season the mince with Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder and form into two large patties.
(9) In a frying pan with a little Oil fry the Burgers on both sides until cooked through.
(10) Move the Burger to an oven try and cover with the Welsh Rarebit.
(11) Grill until the Cheese is bubbling.
(12) Toast the inside of the buns.
(13) Spread the Rarebit Sauce on to inside of the buns.
(14) Grill the Bacon.
(15) Assemble the Burgers with the Lettuce and Gherkins at the bottom, the Burger and Bacon next, topped with the Red Onion and a little more Lettuce.
This was one of the most tasty burgers we’ve had. I’m pretty sure you’ll not find this in a fast food joint!
