Darren's Home Burger Recipe

Name: Darren's Home Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 g lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning; ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 dash ground nutmeg; 1 dash mixed Italian herbs; 2 slices focaccia bread; 1 medium tomatoes; 1 medium white onion; ½ cup red wine

Servings: persons

100 g lean ground beef
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning
½ teaspoon cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 dash mixed Italian herbs
2 slices focaccia bread
1 medium tomatoes
1 medium white onion
½ cup red wine

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To save time and I am a person who doesn't like to wait around, this is order of things.
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Mix the minced beef together with all condiments and herbs with italian herbs being last item.
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Roll into a ball and press into a patty, roughly 12 cm in diameter ( 5 inches) and 1.5cm ( 1/2 inch) thick.
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Beef tends to shrink upon cooking so don't worry about being too big.
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Store in fridge for 15 minutes.
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Wash hands.
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(You can store longer if you like).
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In the meantime, slice up the onions and tomatoes, leave it in the fridge.
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After the beef has been marinated 15 minutes, heat up skillet or non stick pan.
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(medium high).
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Grill the patty in the skillet or fry in the pan.
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Flip the patty every 1 min till browning occurs outside.
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Remove the patty and leave it to rest.
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Lower the fire and saute the sliced white onions, add 0.5 cup wine to deglaze and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
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Saute about 2 minutes till onions slightly soften and caramelized.
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Turn off the heat but leave the onions inside the skillet/pan.
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Put 2 sliced tomatoes on the bottom bread and place the patty on top.
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Scoop in the fried onions on the patty and top it up with another slice or two of tomato.
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Cover with the top bread and serve with salad to up the health quotient.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 g lean ground beef, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning, ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning, and more.

Yes, Darren's Home Burger falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Darren's Home Burger

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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