Texas burger with ranch dressing
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- A little effort
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- for frying sunflower oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 500g minced beef
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 4 sesame burger buns
- to serve iceberg lettuce
- 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
- sliced gherkins, to serve
- 1 onion, sliced
- to serve tomato ketchup or relish
ranch dressing
- 6 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 fat clove garlic, crushed
- a small bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped
- a small bunch dill, chopped
- a large pinch (optional) onion powder
- a couple of good squeezes lemon juice
Method
- STEP 1
Mix the ranch dressing ingredients in a bowl with seasoning. Cover until needed.
- STEP 2
To make the burgers, gently fry the onion in 1 tbsp oil with the oregano, cumin and paprika. When soft, transfer to a large bowl and cool. Add the beef, worcestershire sauce and season. Mix well and add just enough egg to bind the mixture. Form into 4 burgers about 2 cm thick. Chill until needed (you can make these a day ahead).
- STEP 3
Grill the burgers over medium-hot coals, about 5-6 minutes each side for medium, 8-9 minutes for well-done. Split and lightly toast the burger buns.
- STEP 4
Lay 2 lettuce leaves and a slice of tomato on the base of each bun. Add some dressing. Top with a burger, relish and gherkins.