Smoky BBQ Double Beef Burger

A luxurious double beef burger with sweet-smoky barbecue, lettuce and tomato, and a golden toasted bun. A Nurtosh favourite for an elevated homemade burger night.

Prep: 15 minutes   Cook: 15–25 minutes   Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 340 g ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 2 brioche or potato burger buns
• 40 g smoked cheddar (or 2 slices)
• 2 tablespoons smoky barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• lettuce and tomato

Instructions

1. Prepare the topping: Brush the cooked patties with barbecue sauce just before adding the cheese.
2. Divide beef into 4 thin, even patties, slightly wider than the buns. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the thin patties in batches, turning once. Cook until the centre of every beef patty reaches 71°C / 160°F on a food thermometer. Cooking time depends on thickness and heat.
4. Add smoked cheddar during the final minute of cooking (or just after cooking for blue cheese). Let it soften while the patties rest briefly.
5. Mix mayonnaise with Dijon mustard. Toast the buns until lightly golden; add extra barbecue sauce if desired.
6. Spread sauce on the buns, layer with lettuce and tomato, add the beef and smoky bbq topping, then close and serve immediately.

Nurtosh kitchen tip

The secret to this double burger is to keep the beef cold until cooking and toast the buns just before assembly. Serve with oven fries or a fresh salad.

Food safety: Cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 71°C / 160°F.