Upside Down Umami Grilled Cheese Burger inspired by Stranger Things (S01E01)

By Gousto

Stranger Things, Eleven tries a burger and french fries for the first time. (S01E01, 26 mins 50 seconds)

This Upside Down burger gets an 11/10 from us. Inspired by Eleven’s first taste of the all American classic in episode one of Stranger Things, this umami-packed burger is out-of-this-world. You’ll pack your patty with marmite and relish then sandwhich it between toasted brioche, melty cheese and miso caramelised onion. Serve with fries and salad and dive in.

Ingredients

For 2 people [double for 4]

1 brown onion
50g baby leaf salad
250g British beef mince
3 white potatoes
15ml Henderson’s Relish
2 brioche style buns
40g cheddar cheese
15ml white wine vinegar
Marmite
30ml mayonnaise
White miso paste

You’ll also need

Butter, sugar, vegetable oil, olive oil, pepper, salt

Cooking instructions 30 mins

For 2 people [double for 4]

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 220°C/ 200°C (fan)/ gas 7. Peel and finely slice the brown onion[s]. Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with a little drizzle of vegetable oil and a small knob of butter over a medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sliced onion with 1 tsp [2 tsp] sugar and a splash of cold water, then cook for 8-10 min or until the onion has caramelised.

Step 2

Cut the potatoes (skins on) into fries. Add the fries to a baking paper-lined baking tray with a drizzle of vegetable oil and a small pinch of salt and pepper. Give everything a good mix up and put the tray in the oven for 20-25 min or until golden and crisp.

Step 3

Meanwhile, combine the beef mince and Henderson’s relish in a medium bowl with the Marmite and a pinch of salt and pepper. Give everything a good mix up until thoroughly combined (clean hands are the best way!) Divide the mince into 2 [4] and shape them into thin patties (approx 1cm thick).

Step 4

Once the onion has caramelised, add half the miso paste (you’ll use the rest later) and stir it all together. Transfer the onion to a bowl (reserve the pan) – this is your miso onion. Wipe the reserved pan clean and return it to a medium-high heat with a little drizzle of vegetable oil. Once hot, add the patties and cook for 6-7 min on each side or until cooked through (no pink meat) – these are your umami patties.

Step 5

While the patties are cooking, slice the cheddar cheese finely. Combine the mayo and the remaining miso paste in a small bowl with half the white wine vinegar (you’ll use the rest later!), 1 tsp [2 tsp] sugar and a small splash of water – this is your miso mayo. Wash the baby leaf salad, then pat it dry with kitchen paper.

Step 6

Slice the brioche buns in half. Add the sliced cheese to the brioche base then top with the miso onion and umami patty (reserve the pan). Flip the brioche lid upside down and add it onto the patty.

Step 7

Wipe the reserved pan clean and return it to a medium heat with a drizzle of vegetable oil. Once hot, add the upside down umami cheeseburgers to the pan and press them down firmly with a spatula. Cook for 2 min on each side or until the cheese has melted and the brioche is toasted – this is your upside down umami grilled cheese burger.

Step 8

Slice the burger in half and serve with the fries and miso mayo to the side. Serve the baby leaf salad to the side with the remaining white wine vinegar and a little drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy!

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