Italian Cheesy Beef Burgers

In a medium frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the beef patties and cook until almost cooked through, 4-5 minutes each side. Transfer to an oven tray lined with baking paper and sprinkle each patty with shredded Cheddar cheese. Place the bake-at-home burger buns on the same tray and bake until the cheese is melted and the buns are warmed through, 4-5 minutes.

While the patties are cooking, thinly slice the brown onion. Thinly slice the pear (see ingredients list). Thinly slice the tomato.

Return the frying pan to a medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil (if needed). Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar (for the onion) and the water and cook until the liquid has evaporated and the onion is caramelised, 3-5 minutes.

While the onion is caramelising, place the spinach & rocket mix (reserve a handful for the burgers) and pear in a medium bowl. Add the balsamic vinegar (for the salad) and olive oil (1 tbs for 2 people / 2 tbs for 4 people) and toss to coat.

TIP: Dress the salad just before serving to keep the leaves crisp.