BBQ cheeseburgers in toasted sesame buns recipe

The better the beef the better the burger with this recipe for BBQ cheeseburgers in toasted sesame buns, so it's worth buying the best mince you can. The Worcestershire sauce and cheddar cheese combine to give rather a British flavour to this most American of barbecue dishes.

Serves 4

Takes 15 minutes to make, 12-16 minutes on the barbecue, plus chilling

• Good splash of olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 onion, very finely chopped
• 650g lean beef mince
• Good splash of Worcestershire sauce
• 225g Cheddar, thinly sliced
• 4 sesame seed hamburger buns or crusty rolls, split
• Lettuce, sliced tomato and sliced red onion, to serve

How to make BBQ cheeseburgers in sesame buns

1. Heat a little oil in a frying pan, and cook the garlic and onion for 1-2 minutes until softened. Cool slightly, then put into a bowl with the mince, Worcestershire sauce and seasoning. Mix very well. Divide into 4 and shape into burgers. Chill for 30 minutes to firm up.

2. Barbecue the burgers directly over a medium heat for 12-16 minutes, turning once, until cooked. Top with cheese for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time.

3. Toast the buns for 1-2 minutes. Layer the lettuce, burger, tomato and onion on the bun base. Top with the other bun half and serve with mustard.

Tips:

• You could cook the burgers under a medium-hot grill for 10-12 minutes, turning once.
• Preheat your barbecue in the usual way until it reaches the correct temperature. Cook turning once, bearing in mind you may have to adjust the cooking time slightly depending on how hot your barbecue is or how near the heat source the food is placed.

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