Elvis Burger with Chopped Salad and Pickled Gherkin

Name: Elvis Burger with Chopped Salad and Pickled Gherkin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 a red onion, peeled and finely chopped; A sprig of fresh tarragon, finely chopped; 1 dried red chilli; 1 large egg, preferably free-range or organic; A handful of breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese; A good pinch of ground nutmeg; 2 pounds ground beef; Olive oil, for frying; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 head of romaine lettuce; 4 plum tomatoes; 1 cucumber; 4 ciabatta rolls; 4 large gherkin pickles

Servings: persons

1/2 a red onion, peeled and finely chopped
A sprig of fresh tarragon, finely chopped
1 dried red chilli
1 large egg, preferably free-range or organic
A handful of breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
A good pinch of ground nutmeg
2 pounds ground beef
Olive oil, for frying
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head of romaine lettuce
4 plum tomatoes
1 cucumber
4 ciabatta rolls
4 large gherkin pickles

1
Grind your dried chilli into a powder in a pestle and mortar then put into a bowl with the onion, tarragon, egg, breadcrumbs, mustard, Parmesan, nutmeg and beef.
2
Mix well and use your hands to shape this mixture into 4 patties and refrigerate for half an hour or so to give them a chance to firm up slightly.
3
When youre ready to cook the burgers, preheat a frying or griddle pan so its nice and hot.
4
Brush the pan with a little oil, season the burgers generously with salt and pepper, then cook them for 10 minutes until theyre nice and pink and juicy, or longer if you like them well done.
5
Turn them carefully every minute or so, making sure they dont break up.
6
Meanwhile, roughly chop the lettuce, tomato and cucumber, mix together and set aside.
7
Once the burgers are cooked, split the rolls in two and toast them quickly on the griddle or in the toaster.
8
Sandwich the cooked Elvis burgers between the toasted rolls and serve them on individual plates with the gherkins and some of the chopped salad (add a little olive oil or salad dressing if you like) on the side.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 a red onion, peeled and finely chopped, A sprig of fresh tarragon, finely chopped, 1 dried red chilli, 1 large egg, preferably free-range or organic, and more.

Yes, Elvis Burger with Chopped Salad and Pickled Gherkin falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!