Open Beef Burgers Recipe

Name: Open Beef Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g beef mince; 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (packaged); 1 egg (lightly beaten); 1/4 cup pesto sauce (sun-dried tomato); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or peanut oil); 1 onion (large thinly sliced into rings); 2 (120 g) focaccia bread (garlic ones suggested rolls split); 1/3 cup cheese (pizza blend grated); 1/4 cup mayonnaise (whole egg); 40 g spinach (leaves baby); 2 tomatoes (Roma thickly sliced)

Servings: persons

500 g beef mince
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (packaged)
1 egg (lightly beaten)
1/4 cup pesto sauce (sun-dried tomato)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or peanut oil)
1 onion (large thinly sliced into rings)
2 (120 g) focaccia bread (garlic ones suggested rolls split)
1/3 cup cheese (pizza blend grated)
1/4 cup mayonnaise (whole egg)
40 g spinach (leaves baby)
2 tomatoes (Roma thickly sliced)

1
Combine mince, breadcrumbs, egg and 2 tablespoons of the pesto in a large bowl and then shape mix into 4 patties.
2
Heat half the oil in a large frying pan over moderate heat and cook patties for 3 to 4 minutes each side or until browned and cooked through and then remove from the pan and place on a abing tray.
3
Add remaining oil to the pan and cook and stir onion for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and remove from the heat.
4
Preheat an oven grill to moderately high and cook focaccia under the grill until golden.
5
Sprinkle the patties with cheese and cook patties under the grill until cheese bubbles and is melted.
6
Whisk mayonnaise and remaining pesto.
7
Place one piece of focaccia on each serving plate and spread each focaccia with half the pestor mayonnaise and then top with spinach, tomato, onion and patties and then top with the remaining pesto mayonnaise.
8
Serve burgers with wedges, chips/fries or hash browns.

598

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g beef mince, 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (packaged), 1 egg (lightly beaten), 1/4 cup pesto sauce (sun-dried tomato), and more.

Yes, Open Beef Burgers 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!

Open Beef Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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