Aussie Outback Burger

 

Ah, the classic Australian burger! This isn't just your regular patty slapped between buns. It's a culinary journey through the Australian outback, where each layer captures the spirit of the sunburnt country. We're talking beetroots, pineapples, and a fried egg to top it all off, just as you'd find in a traditional Aussie burger joint by the coast or in the bush.

Ingredients for the Patty:

• 680g beef mince
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Dried spices (like bush herbs or wattleseed), optional
• Canola oil for grilling

Additional Ingredients:

• 4 fresh burger buns
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 4 slices of tinned beetroot
• 4 slices of ripe pineapple
• 4 fried eggs
• 4 lettuce leaves, preferably iceberg for crunch
• 1 tomato, sliced
• Caramelised onions
• Traditional Australian BBQ sauce or tomato sauce (ketchup)
• Optional: pickled cucumbers or gherkins

Directions:

1. Follow the provided directions to prepare the beef patties.
2. While the patties are grilling, toast the buns on the grill until they're lightly charred.
3. Once the patties are cooked to your desired level of doneness, top them with a slice of cheddar cheese. Cover the grill for a moment to allow the cheese to melt.
4. Assemble your Aussie burgers: Start with a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a slice of tomato.
5. Place the cheesy patty on next, and then a slice of beetroot and pineapple.
6. Gently place a fried egg atop each burger.
7. Add caramelised onions and a good dollop of BBQ sauce or tomato sauce.
8. Cap off the assembly with the top half of the bun.

Outback Tips:

• You might find it handy to use a skewer to hold everything in place, given the height and layers in this burger.
• For an extra Australian touch, consider adding some native spices or ingredients like wattleseed or bush tomatoes to your sauce or patty mix.

Sink your teeth into this Aussie wonder, and let the flavours take you on a ride through the outback. With every bite, feel the vibrant culture and the vast terrains of Australia. Happy grilling and even happier eating, mate! Cheers to true-blue Aussie flavours!