Skip to main content
Cheesy Beef & Creamy Pesto Burger

Cheesy Beef & Creamy Pesto Burger

with Sweet Potato Fries & Caramelised Onions
4.5(4.9K)Review summary
Niamh Kavanagh
Niamh KavanaghUpdated on July 03, 2026
Get up to $230 off
Get up to $230 off
Calories
undefined undefined
Protein
52.2g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Soy
  • Walnut
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Soy
  • Sesame
  • Lupin
  • Almond
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Cashew

Dripping in creamy pesto goodness, this cheesy beef burger is so finger licking good. With the additions of caramelised onions and roasted sweet potato fries, you really won't need cutlery for this one.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

2

sweet potato

1

brown onion

1 packet

beef mince

1 packet

Fine Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Soy.)

1 packet

Cheddar cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 sachet

tomato & herb seasoning

2

bake-at-home burger buns

(Contains: Gluten, Milk, Soy, Eggs, Wheat May be present: Sesame, Lupin, Almond, Hazelnut.)

1 packet

creamy pesto dressing

(Contains: Milk, Eggs, Walnut May be present: Almond, Macadamia, Cashew.)

1 packet

mixed salad leaves

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1 tbs

balsamic vinegar

1 tsp

brown sugar

1

egg

(Contains: Eggs)

Energy (kJ)4161 kJ
Fat44.6 g
of which saturates15 g
Carbohydrate92.1 g
of which sugars23.5 g
Protein52.2 g
Sodium1594 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Baking Tray
Large Frying Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. • Cut sweet potato into fries. • Place fries on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and toss to coat. • Bake until tender, 20-25 minutes.

TIP: If your oven tray is crowded, divide fries between two trays.

2
2

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

3
3

• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine beef mince, fine breadcrumbs, the egg, tomato & herb seasoning and a pinch of salt. • Shape beef mixture into evenly sized patties (1 per person) slightly larger than your burger buns. Transfer to a plate.

4
4

• Wash out frying pan and return 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).

5
5

• Transfer beef patties to a second lined oven tray. Sprinkle over 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.

6
6

• Spread each burger bun with creamy pesto dressing. Top with a cheesy beef patty, caramelised onions and mixed salad leaves. • Serve with fries. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Customers rave about the delicious pesto sauce and caramelised onions, which elevate this burger to restaurant quality.
  • Ease of prep: Many found it quick and simple to prepare, with clear instructions that even kids could follow.
  • Suggestions: Some recommend adding tomato or bacon for extra flavour, and using an air fryer for crispier sweet potato chips.
  • Leftovers: Several noted the generous portions allow for tasty leftovers, perfect for lunch the next day.
  • Portions: The burgers are described as very filling, with some finding them large enough to split into smaller patties.
AI-generated from customer reviews

This week's must-try HelloFresh recipes