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New Zealand Grass-Fed Cheeseburgers with Secret Sauce Recipe

  • Servings: 4-5
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Our secret sauce makes this New Zealand grass-fed beef cheeseburger that extra bit tasty and satisfying! We used cheddar, but you can use a different cheese to change up the flavor. Try Camembert, Gruyere or fried haloumi. Blue cheese is an especially delicious match with grass-fed beef.

Ingredients:

For the Burgers:

  • 1 1/3 lbs. New Zealand grass-fed ground beef (Tip: Look for the Taste Pure Nature Logo)
  • ½ large onion, very finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup dried breadcrumbs, soaked in milk
  • ½ cup chives, finely chopped
  • ½ cup parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ cup grated cheese, your choice
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Few drops Worcestershire
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Secret Sauce:

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 Gherkin or Cornichon pickles, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

To Serve:

  • 4-5 hamburger buns
  • Lettuce leaves
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced

Directions:

For the Burgers:

  • 1. Preheat the BBQ or frying pan to medium heat.
  • 2. Place all the burger ingredients in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, form into patties, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • 3. Brush the patties with a little oil and cook for a few minutes until cooked on one side.
  • 4. Turn the patties over, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for another 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
  • 5. Transfer the patties to a plate or oven tray and lay a slice or two of cheese on top of each one.
  • 6. Place back on the BBQ or frying pan for a minute or two until the cheese starts to melt.

For the Secret Sauce:

  • 7. Combine all ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste

To Assemble & Serve:

  • 8. Spread the bottom bun with a dollop of secret sauce, place a patty on top, add lettuce and red onions.
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