Gourmet Venison & Beef Cheeseburger

• While the fries are baking, thinly slice onion(see ingredients). • Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook onion, diced bacon and a pinch of salt, breaking up bacon with a spoon, until golden and starting to soften, 4-6 minutes. • Add the water and balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine and cook until reduced, 1 minute. • Add onion chutney and stir to combine. Transfer to a small bowl.

• While the bacon is cooking, thinly slice pear (see ingredients) into wedges. • In a large bowl, combine venison & beef mince, garlic & herb seasoning, the egg and fine breadcrumbs. • Shape the mince mixture into 2cm-thick patties(1 per person).

• Wipe out the frying pan, then return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook patties until just cooked through, 4-5 minutes each side. • In the last 1-2 minutes of cook time, sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over patties and cover with a lid (or foil) so the cheese melts.

• While the patties are cooking, halve burger buns and bake directly on a wire oven rack until heated through, 2-3 minutes. • In a second large bowl, combine mixed salad leaves (reserve a handful for the burgers!), pear and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. • Season and toss to coat.