Serves 4
1 lb (450 g) lean minced beef
2 oz (50 g) fresh breadcrumbs
4 tbsp (60 ml) milk
1 small onion, skinned and finely grated
1/2 level tsp (2.5 ml) prepared mustard
1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
salt and freshly ground pepper
3 Tbsp (40 g) butter
buns and lettuce to serve
slice's of Cheddar cheese
1. Combine all the ingredients, except the butter, and divide into eight equal-sized pieces.
2. Shape each into a 1 cm (1/2 inch) thick cake.
3. Heat the butter in a frying pan. Add the burgers, three or four at a time and fry briskly for 1 minute on each side.
4. Reduce heat and cook more slowly for a further 6 - 8 minutes, turning twice.
5. hen the burger is cooked, place a slice of Cheddar cheese over the top and grill until the cheese is bubbling.
Serve in a lettuce-lined bun.
