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The indulgent treat is the perfect recipe to try this weekend (Image: Getty)
The weekend is finally here again, and what better way to mark the occasion than to cook yourself a delicious meal?
You can never go wrong with a good burger - they're delicious, can be jazzed up with an array of different ingredients and they're quick to throw together too.
Over the past few months, the smash burger trend has taken social media by storm, and if you've yet to try it then why not give it go this weekend?
Jamie Oliver's easy smash burger recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes, but it's the perfect feast that the whole family is sure to love.
Ideal served with a portion of homemade fries, this dish is every bit as good as a takeaway, but without the hefty price tag.
The tasty smash burger is so quick and easy to make (Image: Getty)
On his website, he said: "When only a burger will do, this smash-&-cook method will have you covered for a fast filthy fix."
Smashing your burgers down and making thinner patties is a great way to crisp up the outside, making your meal taste even more delicious and lock in the flavour better than a normal burger would.
So if you want to try your hand at making them this weekend, here's everything you need.
Jamie Oliver's smash burgers
Ingredients
- ¼ of a small onion
- Olive oil
- 125g higher-welfare beef mince
- One teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- One burger bun
- Tomato ketchup
- Two gherkins
- American mustard, to serve
- One tomato
- One handful of mixed salad leaves
Method
Peel the onion, very finely slice into rounds, then break into rings and cook in a large non-stick frying pan with one tablespoon of olive oil for a few minutes, stirring regularly, then push to one side of the pan.
Squash the minced meat into a rough patty about ½cm thick and a bit bigger than your bun and place in the pan. Season with black pepper and the Cajun seasoning, then move the onion rings on top and use a fish slice to smash the onions into the meat.
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Cook for two minutes on each side, toasting the halved bun alongside for a minute.
Spread the bun base with ketchup, sit the burger on top, slice and layer over one gherkin, squeeze over mustard to your liking, and put the lid on.
Slice the tomato and remaining gherkin to serve on the side with the salad leaves.
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