Mini Cheeseburgers with Fried Onions

Serve up the ultimate party food with these mini cheeseburgers.


Serves: 10
Preparation: 10 minutes, plus chilling time
Cooking: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

Ingredients:


500g beef mince

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 ½ tbsp olive oil

1 onion, thinly sliced

10 small slices cheddar cheese

10 small burger buns, halved

2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce

10 slices of tomato

To serve, ketchup or barbeque sauce


Method:


Combine the beef with the mustard and some salt and pepper and mix to combine. Form into 10 patties and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Place 1 tbsp of olive oil into a frying pan over a moderate heat and add the sliced onion. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until nicely coloured and crispy, stirring every now and then.

Preheat a chargrill to moderately high. Brush the patties with the remaining oil and cook for 2 ½  minutes. Turn over, place a cheese slice on top of each patty and cook for a further 2 ½  minutes or until cooked through. Set aside.

Top the bottoms of the buns with the lettuce and tomato, then place a patty on top. Add the onions and a squirt of sauce. Place the lids on top and serve.