Australian Outback Burger

Ingredients

• 1 Ground beef patty (thick and juicy)
• 1 Brioche bun (toasted)
• Lettuce (fresh)
• 1 slice Tomato (fresh)
• 0.5 Onion (caramelized with balsamic)
• 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar (for onions)
• 1 slice Cheese (melted and torched)
• 1 Egg (fried)
• 1 tsp Butter (for toasting and frying)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the caramelized balsamic onions by sautéing sliced onions until soft, then adding balsamic vinegar and cooking until jammy.

2. 2

   Toast the brioche bun until golden brown.

3. 3

   Cook the beef patty to your desired level of doneness.

4. 4

   Place a slice of cheese on the patty and melt it (the author suggests using a torch for a charred finish).

5. 5

   Fry an egg until the whites are set but the yolk remains slightly runny.

6. 6

   Assemble the burger by stacking the lettuce, tomato, beef patty with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and the fried egg on the toasted brioche bun.

Notes

The recipe is inspired by Australian burger traditions, which often include a fried egg and caramelized onions. Using a kitchen torch on the cheese adds a smoky, charred flavor profile.

Nutrition per serving

• burger
• main
• Aussie
• beef
• fried egg
• brioche
• dinner
• lunch