American-Style Cheeseburger With Potato Wedges inspired by Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009)

By Gousto

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009), “Make it rain food.” A huge thunder storm cloud rains cheeseburgers. (18 mins 40 seconds)

If these started falling from the sky, we probably wouldn’t be mad about it. For this all-American cheeseburger, you’ll top British beef patties with oozing cheddar cheese, crispy onions and Gousto‘s special sauce. Serve in brioche buns with wedges and pickled cucumber.

Ingredients

For 2 people [double for 4]

40g cheddar cheese
2 butter brioche buns
30ml tomato ketchup
30ml red wine vinegar
3.8g yellow mustard seeds
1/2 cucumber
250g British beef mince
15g crispy onions
30ml mayonnaise
3 white potatoes
20g mustard ketchup
8ml soy sauce

You’ll also need

Pepper, salt, sugar, vegetable oil

Cooking instructions 35 mins

For 2 people [double for 4]

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C (fan) / gas 7. Boil half a kettle. Cut the potatoes (skins on) into wedges, then add them to a large baking tray with a drizzle of vegetable oil and a pinch of salt and give everything a good mix up. Put the tray in the oven for 25-30 min or until the wedges are golden and starting to crisp.

Step 2

While the wedges are cooking, slice the cucumber in half lengthways, then slice the halves into wedges. Add the red wine vinegar, yellow mustard seeds, 1 tbsp [2 tbsp] sugar, a splash of boiled water and a pinch of salt to a bowl and stir until dissolved. Add the cucumber wedges to the bowl and give everything a good mix up, then set aside – these are your quick-pickled cucumber wedges.

Tip: Give the cucumber the occasional shake while pickling!

Step 3

Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick with a matching lid) over a medium heat. Slice the brioche buns in half. Once hot, add the brioche halves, cut-side down, and cook for 2-3 min or until toasted, then set them aside until serving. Reserve the pan.

Tip: Cooking for 4? You may need to do this in batches!

Step 4

Add the beef mince and soy sauce to a large bowl with a generous grind of black pepper. Knead thoroughly until fully combined (kneading the patties for longer will make them more tender!). Shape into 2 [4] burger patties.

Step 5

Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of vegetable oil. Once hot, add the burger patties to the pan and cook for 3-4 min on each side or until cooked through.

Tip: Push the patties down with a spatula so they cook evenly.

Step 6

Meanwhile, combine the mayo, ketchup and mustard ketchup in a small bowl – this is your special sauce. Grate the cheddar cheese.

Step 7

Once cooked, divide the grated cheese between the burger patties and cook, covered, for 1-2 min further or until the cheese has melted – these are your cheeseburger patties. Drain the quick-pickled cucumber wedges and discard the liquid.

Step 8

To assemble, spread the special sauce onto each toasted brioche base, then top with a cheeseburger patty, a sprinkling of crispy onions and a toasted brioche lid – this is your American-style cheeseburger. Serve the potato wedges and quick-pickled cucumber wedges to the side. Enjoy!

Nutritional and allergen information

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