Italian Beef Burger

Finely chop the garlic (or use a garlic press). In a medium bowl, combine the beef mince, garlic, fine breadcrumbs (see ingredients list), egg, Italian herbs, salt and a good pinch of pepper. Mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into burger patties a little wider than the burger buns. You should get 1 patty per person. TIP: Make a shallow indentation in the centre of each patty to help prevent it puffing up as it cooks.

In a medium frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the beef patties and cook until almost cooked through, 4-5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a second oven tray lined with baking paper and sprinkle each patty with shredded Cheddar cheese. Place the burger buns on the same tray and bake until the cheese is melted and the buns are warmed through, 4-5 minutes.

While the burger patties are cooking, thinly slice the brown onion. Roughly chop the cos lettuce (see ingredients list). Thinly slice the tomato into rounds.

Return the frying pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5-6 minutes. Add the brown sugar, water and 1/2 the balsamic vinegar and mix well. Cook until dark and sticky, 3-5 minutes.