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Foolproof Italian Beef Cheeseburger

Foolproof Italian Beef Cheeseburger

with Sticky Onions, Mustard Mayo & Apple Salad
Kajol Kotecha
Kajol KotechaUpdated on August 13, 2026
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Calories
842 kcal
Protein
50.4g protein
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Almond
  • Hazelnut
  • Lupin
  • Sesame
  • Milk

Sink your teeth into a juicy, cheese-topped patty that delivers a burst of Italian flavour in every bite. Slathered with a tangy mustard mayo and paired with a crisp, sweet apple salad, this meal brings the bistro vibe straight to your table. It’s an ultra-fast, gourmet spin on a family favourite that keeps prep to a minimum without skimping on satisfaction.

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

1

Beef Burger Patty

1 packet

Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1

Apple

1

Tomato

1

Brown Onion

1 packet

Baby Spinach Leaves

2

Bake-At-Home Burger Buns

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

1 sachet

Italian Herbs

1 packet

Mustard Mayo

(Contains: Eggs May be present: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

¼ tsp

salt

1 tsp

brown sugar

1 tbs

balsamic vinegar (for the onions)

1 drizzle

balsamic vinegar (for the salad)

Calories842 kcal
Energy (kJ)3520 kJ
Fat45.5 g
of which saturates16 g
Carbohydrate52.4 g
of which sugars14.8 g
Dietary Fibre10.4 g
Protein50.4 g
Cholesterol117 mg
Sodium1280 mg
Potassium470 mg
Calcium6.3 mg
Iron1.9 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Frying Pan

Cooking Steps

Cook the patties
1

• Season beef burger patty generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook patties until just cooked through, 6-7 minutes each side (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded).
• In the last 1-2 minutes of cook time, sprinkle Cheddar cheese and a pinch of Italian herbs over patties and cover with a lid (or foil) until the cheese melts. 

Get prepped
2

• Meanwhile, thinly slice apple (see ingredients).
• Thinly slice tomato into rounds. 
• Thinly slice brown onion.
• Toast or grill bake-at-home burger buns to your liking.

Caramelise the onion
3

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

Finish & serve
4

• In a medium bowl, combine half the baby spinach leaves, apple and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spread burger bases with mustard mayo. Top with a cheesy beef patty, tomato, caramelised onion and remaining spinach. 
• Serve with apple salad. Enjoy!

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