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burgers & sliders
© David Loftus

burgers & sliders

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I couldn’t possibly leave the great American burger out of this book. Sadly, the classic burger has gone from humble beginnings (as something brought over by German immigrants) to become a symbol of fast food and junk. But when made at home with quality ingredients, it’s an absolute joy. So, introducing my great American burger, and its little cousin, the ‘slider’, or mini burger . . . Have fun with your toppings and flavor combos and enjoy.

You can make these burgers or sliders in an oven at full whack, on the barbecue or in a hot pan. If you’re using the oven or barbecue, preheat it now.

Put a splash of olive oil into a large frying pan on a low heat and add your chopped onions. Fry for 10 minutes or until the onions have softened, then put to one side to cool completely. Blitz your crackers or bread in a food processor until you get a fine consistency. Oil a clean baking tray and put aside. Put the cooled onions into a large bowl with the rest of the burger ingredients. Use clean hands to scrunch the mixture together really well, then divide into 6 equal balls for burgers and 18 equal balls for sliders. Wet your hands and roll the balls into burger-shaped patties about 2cm thick. Place your burgers or sliders on the oiled baking tray and pat with a little olive oil. Cover them with cling film and put the tray into the fridge for at least an hour, or until the patties firm up. This is a good time to make your spicy mayo, so put all the ingredients into a bowl, mix well and put to one side.

If using a frying pan or griddle pan, put it on a high heat now and let it get really hot. However you decide to cook your burgers, they’ll want around 3 or 4 minutes per side – you may have to cook them in batches if your pan isn’t big enough. When your burgers or sliders are nearly cooked on one side, add the rashers of bacon – whichever way you’re cooking them – then flip the burgers and cook the bacon until golden and crisp. When the burgers are cooked to your liking and it’s all looking really good, halve your burger buns and warm them through. Put the bacon on a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain.

When everything comes together pop your burgers or sliders on to their buns, add all your lovely toppings and your spicy mayo (you know how to put a burger together!), then tuck in with a lovely fresh salad, baked potato or potato wedges.


Find out more about Jamie’s American Road Trip tv show and Jamie’s America Book

ingredients


For the burger mix:
• olive oil
• 2 medium red onions, peeled and finely chopped
• 6 Jacob’s crackers or 4 slices of bread, crusts removed
• 500g good-quality lean minced beef
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 heaped teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large egg, preferably free-range or organic, beaten
a handful of freshly grated Parmesan cheese

For the spicy mayo:
• 4 teaspoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon tomato ketchup
• a good pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper
• juice of ˝ a lemon

To serve:
• 12 rashers of smoked streaky bacon, the best quality you can afford
• 6 large or 18 small burger buns
• 1 soft round lettuce, leaves washed and spun dry
• 4 tomatoes, sliced
• 6 gherkins, sliced
• a few pickled chillies

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1. by Azora Aadam Rashad Abdullah Hoffman on Thu 17 May 2012 @ 23:31

<br /> Missing: a lot of chili. I tried this recipe yesterday for our neighbors. They loved it. I <br /> made it a bit more spicy for them and I used Buffalo meat instead. The children enjoyed it <br /> as well. My daughter said that it was too spicy and that it could probably burn off a <br /> birthmark. haha. I try to be hip and innovative with these recipes. We learned to eat <br /> spicier and more daring ingredients from our time spent in Phoenix, AZ. Sometimes my crazy recipes require medical attention afterwards. :-)) All in all, a great recipe!

2. by Brigitte on Thu 15 Dec 2011 @ 08:22

This is erally the best burger recipe ever, the nice parmesan gives it so much more flavor and the spicy mayo is wonderfull! Ty Jamie

3. by Dasha on Sun 11 Dec 2011 @ 08:05

It was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

4. by andy on Wed 23 Nov 2011 @ 15:11

how long does it take to make?

5. by Caleb on Sat 05 Nov 2011 @ 22:46

me and my family loved it!!!

6. by caleb on Sat 05 Nov 2011 @ 22:44

best thing EVER

7. by rochelle on Fri 28 Oct 2011 @ 10:47

On your Great Britian show on Tues 25th October, you visited a burger van who arrange 'flash mob' type events and make home-made burgers (that looked AMAZING)! can you please tell me the name of the company / provide further information as i would like to get my hands on one! <br /> Thanks

8. by Sam on Mon 24 Oct 2011 @ 14:23

HI , Jamie , can you do me a flavor ? I would like to have some delicious , healthy burger's recipes , also can you tell me how many calories of these burgers ? Because I am doing a project to compare with McDonal's products . I want to change people habit , just like you , always support you !

9. by Kasia/Poland on Tue 09 Aug 2011 @ 10:40

This recipe is awsome! Best burgers ever eaten! Thanks a lot! Rgds, Kasia

10. by therecipechef.co.uk on Thu 02 Jun 2011 @ 19:47

I am trying to recreate your sweet potato topped burgers tonight. I have roasted some sweet potatoes with red onion and blitzed in a food processor with a touch of natural yoghurt. It tastes delicious. Great series and an inspriation. Love what you are trying to achieve and I felt your frustation with the school system in L.A.

11. by UmAli on Tue 31 May 2011 @ 15:05

Jamie your recipes are just mmmmmmmyumy and taste...I love the way you create your own recipes..and I learn from you alot everyday..I must try that astonishing burgers and "Sliders"

12. by Tracy Wood on Tue 31 May 2011 @ 12:18

I love your food revolution & would like to share some of your recipes with members in my fitness classes. I was especially amazed & impressed with the revolution burgers presented on Friday May 27th 2011. Would you please, please, please share them all with me along with the toppings & sides? I would love to have them will help my members eat better as a result. I would really appreciate it! Thank you

13. by peace granny on Mon 30 May 2011 @ 20:41

My husband, who rarely makes healthy choices, was intrigued enough by your fast food burgers to ask me to look up the receipes. Please post the Revolution Burger. And thank you for your dedication to healthy food for kids.

14. by Caroline on Sun 29 May 2011 @ 15:02

TO ECHO ALL THE ABOVE REQUESTS: Please, please post your recipe for the revolution burger and all the yummy sauces! I know both my kids would LOVE it. I have one meat kid and one legume kid - so this is PERFECT! Also, love your show. You are doing a great thing.

15. by Shelley on Sun 29 May 2011 @ 04:11

Does anyone know where the recipe is for the Revolution Burger?

16. by Brenda on Sun 29 May 2011 @ 02:09

Yes! Yes! Yes! Please post your revolution burger. I saw the show as well and judging by the reactions of everyone that tried it, that burger tastes as good as it looks. Finally, a healthy fast food choice! And when are you coming to Canada? It's about time someone stepped up to the plate (pun intended). Don't give up Jamie! Contrary to what the fast food resurant owner said "We do want healthy fast food choices"! Just because our lives are so busy and we somtimes have to eat on the run, doesn't mean we want to eat garbage. Keep up the good work Jamie. We are standing with you here in Canada too.

17. by jonathan on Sun 29 May 2011 @ 01:30

having health isues, and tired of just plain salad, man if you could send through the burger toppings from the show last night they would be greatly appreciated, and any other info you can on how to do things the right way, im dying to get a bit of beef and honest your burgers would do the trick, sincerely trying to eat right.

18. by simone on Sat 28 May 2011 @ 15:55

Love your show! We support you 100%. Thank you for exposing how much of crooks our own school boards are! Shame, shame, shame on them! Absolutely disgusting, THEY should get arrested... Keep up your great work of educating young people. Hold private sessions somewhere, make conferences elsewhere, if they won't let you get in the schools. Jamie, it sucks, but it has to start with the kids. The adults are just so set in their ways. It's just shameful and depressing, but if kids understand how food affects them, they will start asking for the right things. Fast food joints will have no other choice but to compel to their customers demands. <br /> Keep up the great work!<br /> <br />

19. by Audrey on Sat 28 May 2011 @ 02:53

Please post your revolution burger recipe!!!!! Watched the show May 25th in South Florida, we need you here too.You are awesome,what can we do to help?

20. by Mary Frances on Sat 28 May 2011 @ 02:51

Yes! Please, please, please put up recipes for your burgers on Food Revolution!! They look absolutely delicious!! Love your show and what you stand for! Keep it up :)

21. by becky on Thu 26 May 2011 @ 19:34

Hi Jamie............ WOW amazing, made these tonight for my family, even my 3 year old who only eats veg (i'm not complaining) had half of one!!! I made your turkey and leek pie last night too that was beautiful...... keep them coming Jamie, love yur 390 minute meals!!!! SUPER FAB BROTHER!!!

22. by richard on Thu 26 May 2011 @ 17:50

PLEASE PUT UP THE REVOLUTION BURGER RECIPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

23. by Paula on Thu 26 May 2011 @ 16:30

Jamie mate, get that Revolution burger recipe out here and we'll support you in your quest to educate us all....great stuff from the Essex boy !

24. by Simon on Wed 25 May 2011 @ 15:49

Jamie, Please post your revolution burger recipes please we are dying to get making some healthy burgers at home :) Best of luck getting into those LA schools they most obviously have something to hide!! Disgrace they wont let you in!!!

25. by Haley on Fri 20 May 2011 @ 12:54

Hey Jamie, My husband and I live in Australia also and are starting to make a conscious effort to eat healthier food. We had these burger patties tonight for dinner and they were amazing!! Your food revolution store has just opened near us at Ipswich and we would love to take your classes except we are both at work when they are on! As the other person mentioned your food revolution Los Angeles has just aired here and it's unbelievable that the LAUSD is so unwilling to let you in however it does highlight that they have something to hide!! Good luck with it all and remember you are amazing! You are fighting for Sophia and all the other kids out there, and their parents!!!

26. by Liz on Thu 19 May 2011 @ 10:02

I live in Australia and woudl also like the recipe for the sweet potato topping on the burger.<br /> Your show about the American schools has just aired here, and I am amazed how the schools are not interested in healthier eating ideas for the students. Keep trying to get your ideas across Jamie. Good luck.

27. by Sarah on Fri 13 May 2011 @ 13:01

Please please please...can you post the sauces for the Revolution Burger. They look awesome and I am dying to try them out on my kids...PLEASE!!!!!

28. by Nice Girl on Fri 13 May 2011 @ 13:01

This Is So Yummy! I Have Tryed It And It's Really Good For You And It Is Good For Your Health! So Try It!

29. by Kris on Sat 07 May 2011 @ 00:11

Please include your recipe for the different revolution burgers from the show. The ones with the pinto beans and the ones with the avocado and roasted pepper. I could not find it on the site and I am dying to make them.<br />

30. by Stephanie on Tue 26 Apr 2011 @ 02:54

Thank you so much for everything you are doing with the Food Revolution! I know that if those of us who are passionate about healthy, delicious food take a stand that we can and will create change in our communities.<br /> Please, please, please share the Revolution Burger recipes with us. I would absolutely love to make them for my family and friends, and I know they will convert to a healthier lifestyle when they realize that food can taste good AND be good for you. God bless!

31. by Lisa on Sun 24 Apr 2011 @ 16:40

Jamie I love your burgers and made some at home. OMG so good. I just need the house sauce recipe to make it healthier than light mayo.<br /> The Green Goddess with the alfalfa sprouts, smoked charred peppers, smashed goddess avocado and is it Homeboy Whole Wheat Buns?<br /> The Stealth Burger has the smashed cauliflower and house dressing but do you really use real crispy bacon or do you recommend Turkey bacon?<br /> Red Hot Revolution Burger is the slow cooked sweet caramilized onion and smokey chipolte salsa with shredded lettuce but I saw you add something else on the show?<br /> Revolution Burger had the baked smashed sweet potatoes with the seasoned pinto beans and shredded lettuce. I saw you add lime I think? Did you put in through a blender? Do you recommend frozen pinto or fresh? <br /> Thanks<br />

32. by Lisa Marie on Sun 24 Apr 2011 @ 14:49

JamieOliver Revolution. I would absolutely love to be the very first franchise owner of a fast food restaurant in your name. Your ideas your menus local foods better health even offering bagged fast food lunches for kids. You know their parents stop at fast food in the am and give them junk so why not grab them twice then too. If you want to change America you've got to get serious by competing with the big boys and the only way is to put up a chain with the right stuff right next to each Mcdonals, Dunkin Donuts. They will be forced to change their menus to stay competitive and effect positive chain. Lets talk.

33. by Jane on Sat 23 Apr 2011 @ 18:06

Yes, would love to have the receipes for the various toppings on the burgers, looked wonderful!<br /> Great job Jamie, keep it going and trust that it will get better. My heart broke for Sophie!!<br />

34. by brett on Sat 23 Apr 2011 @ 03:58

looking for the revolution burger recipe....where can we get it?

35. by Rebecca on Thu 21 Apr 2011 @ 18:59

My mom and I really would like to have the recipes for the Revolution Burger and the others from the 2nd episode for this season! They looked and sounded great! Jamie Oliver, an amazing cook, keep up the great work!

36. by Vern on Thu 21 Apr 2011 @ 16:46

Jaime, loved your show on the 19th, and I too would love to see your recipes for the burgers. I think like a lot of things in this country, it is not a matter of healthier foods in the schools, it is who has the power and making the profits off of those markets, they do not want anybody cutting in on their action. Also, the burger shop owner is wrong, everybody I know wants healthier food in fast food restaurants, look Subway now has the most stores in the world, surpassing McDonalds. Last thing, I would rather have a good smoothie anyday over a shake, made with fake fillers and chemicals....

37. by Joyce on Thu 21 Apr 2011 @ 07:17

If you can't grab the obese American adult,then convince the children. I'm all for healthier foods in schools, but especially in fast food restaurants. And I'm waiting with bated breath for the receipes from your April 19 show. The Revolution Burger as well as the others you featured. Go Jaime!

38. by Genie on Thu 21 Apr 2011 @ 03:49

I live in Canada and would really love the burgers recipes from last nights show. How do we get them? Congrats on your commitment Jamie! Don't let those "Old Boys Club" guys suck the air from under your wings!!! <3

39. by Cassi on Thu 21 Apr 2011 @ 02:08

The Revolution Burger and the other burgers looked amazing! Definitely want the recipe. Love Jamie Oliver and what he's doing :)

40. by Laura Williams on Thu 21 Apr 2011 @ 01:05

Would LOVE the recipes for the Revolution Burgers from yesterday's episode. I wanted to try to make some this weekend. They looked amazing!!! Keep up the good work.

41. by Todd Burger on Wed 20 Apr 2011 @ 23:02

First, I am also looking for the "revolution burger recipes" and hoping Jamie can convince a New England restaurant to offer up those burgers.<br /> <br /> Second, the LA school dept officials need to start looking for new jobs. Clearly they have forgotten that the organization is responsible something other than protecting their own image, their own careers or their suppliers of mediocre food to the students. No, what they are responsible for is the welfare of the students, remember them? How about a recall vote in LA?

42. by Todd Burger on Wed 20 Apr 2011 @ 22:16

Number one, I want the revolution burgers and I hope Jamie will convince a New England restaurant to offer them. Number Two, the LA School Dept members should start looking for new jobs today. They are obviously more concerned with protecting themselves than protecting the children they are feeding crappy food to today.

43. by Shelby on Wed 20 Apr 2011 @ 18:57

I would also love to have those recipes from season 2. My family has had an American style restaurant for over 75 years and we would love to know how to cook healthier food..

44. by Paula on Wed 20 Apr 2011 @ 18:37

Yes, I also want the recipes from yesterday's episode, those burgers looked good. I want to try some of those toppings for Easter, the salad that was served along with the burgers looked good too. Hope those recipes get posted soon :)

45. by Frecklefoot on Wed 20 Apr 2011 @ 18:08

Watched the show last night (4/19/2011) and my mouth watered for the Revolution and other various recipes J.O. came up with. Has he ever considered opening a "healthy" fast food chain? I know several people who would be regular patrons!okinvi 106

46. by Tracy on Wed 20 Apr 2011 @ 17:54

Watched your episode on 4/19/2011 and would love the recipes for the burgers that you made. Especially the Revolution Burger.

47. by KELLY GILLOGLY on Wed 20 Apr 2011 @ 16:36

Revolution Burger recipe?? It looks so good!! Would love to make it!!

48. by Lorrie on Wed 20 Apr 2011 @ 15:14

Jamie, I too am looking for that sweet potato spread to top a burger. It sounds wonderful but I can't find a recipe. I totally support what you are doing and, as an American, thank you with all my heart for what you are trying to do for our children.

49. by Revolution Burgers on Wed 20 Apr 2011 @ 10:22

Great show (& spirit) Mr. Oliver. Like "Barbara", I too am looking for the Revolution Burger recipes....sweet potato topping on burger? Unique, and looking forward to cooking that unique burger.

50. by Barb on Wed 20 Apr 2011 @ 01:52

I'm looking for recipes for the Food Revolution burgers you made on episode 2 of season 2. They look fantastic, but I can't find recipes! Help! <br />

51. by confused on Thu 14 Apr 2011 @ 21:43

Jamie, what's minced beef and where do I purchase it? Apparently not hamburger, since your show let us know exactly what happens to hamburger. HELP.

52. by Sancho on Wed 13 Apr 2011 @ 12:48

Great! and with a nice cold beer!

53. by Andy on Tue 13 Apr 2010 @ 20:07

cooking for my family on friday!!! will let u know what i think!!

54. by Justyna on Fri 20 Nov 2009 @ 10:22

Tryed another recepie from your website and must admit you make cooking fun and easy. If you never made a burger from scratch it's time to try. One of the best dinners I have ever made!!!

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