Cheesy Beef & Sticky Onion Burger

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil
over medium-high heat.
• Cook onion, stirring regularly, until softened,
5-6 minutes.
• Add the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and a 
splash of water. Mix well. Cook until dark and 
sticky, 3-5 minutes.
• Transfer to a small bowl. 

• In a large bowl, combine Aussie spice blend, 
fine breadcrumbs, the egg, salt, beef mince
and a pinch of pepper.
• Shape mixture into evenly sized patties 
(one per person), slightly larger than the 
burger buns. Transfer to a plate.

TIP: Make a shallow indent in the centre of each 
patty to help prevent it from puffing up as it cooks.
Little cooks: Join the fun by helping combine and 
shape the patty mixture! Make sure to wash your 
hands well afterwards. 

• Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a 
drizzle of olive oil. 
• Cook beef patties until almost cooked through, 
4-5 minutes each side (cook in batches if your 
pan is getting crowded). 

• Transfer beef patties to a lined oven tray. 
Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. 
• Bake until patties are cooked through and 
cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes. 
• Meanwhile, halve bake-at-home burger buns 
and bake directly on a wire oven rack until 
heated through, 2-3 minutes. 
• In a medium bowl, combine mixed salad leaves
(reserve a handful for the burgers!) and a drizzle 
of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Little cooks: Help sprinkle the cheese over the 
patties (be careful, the patties are hot!)