A good burger does not need a long ingredient list. These juicy homemade patties rely on quality beef and our BBQ Beasty Spice Blend for bold smoky flavour all the way through.

Mature cheddar and slowly browned onions make them feel indulgent, but the method stays refreshingly straightforward — perfect for a barbecue or a Friday-night treat.

🧾 Ingredients

• 500g beef mince, ideally 15–20% fat
• 1½ tbsp BBQ Beasty Spice Blend
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 slices mature Cheddar
• 4 brioche burger buns, split
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 2 tbsp barbecue sauce
• Skin-on chips or wedges, to serve

🍴 Instructions

1. Put the beef mince, BBQ Beasty Spice Blend and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Mix lightly with your fingertips, then shape into four patties slightly wider than the buns.
2. Chill the patties for 20 minutes while you cook the onions.
3. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Cook the onion for 15–18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and soft.
4. Cook the burgers on a hot barbecue or griddle for 4–5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. Add the cheese for the final minute and let it melt.
5. Toast the cut sides of the buns briefly.
6. Layer the lettuce, barbecue sauce, burgers and smoky onions in the buns. Serve immediately.

⏱️ Timings

• Prep: 20 minutes, plus chilling
• Cook: 20 minutes
• Serves: 4

🥗 Serving Suggestions

Add skin-on chips, pickles and a sharp dressed salad. For smaller appetites, make six thinner patties and use slider buns.

💛 Why This Recipe Works

Minimal handling keeps the patties tender, while seasoning the beef itself gives every bite consistent smoky, savoury flavour.

🛒 Get the Blend

Make this recipe with our BBQ Beasty Spice Blend.

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