Homemade Burger

Hey guys!

Today, I was craving a burger all day but didn’t want to order one, because who knows what kind of meat they use? Plus, all that bacon and mayo could be a hospital trip waiting to happen. So, I decided to make my own burger and homemade mayo, using the best ingredients I could find and keeping it as healthy as possible (no preservatives here!).

The first thing I did was hunt down a recipe for mayonnaise. I found one but put my own twist on it to make it even better.

Here’s the recipe I used:

2 egg yolks (from fresh, organic eggs)
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
250 ml olive oil
I swapped the lemon juice for lime because, let’s be honest, everything’s better with lime!

So, I added the eggs, mustard, salt, and pepper to a bowl and started blending with a hand blender, slowly adding the oil. I added a tablespoon of water to get the right texture. Once it was smooth, I added the lime juice and a bit more salt, then blended again. The only downside was that olive oil has a strong taste, which is why most people use sunflower oil for mayo.

1. The Main Ingredient: The Meat
   I bought some Black Angus beef patties, already seasoned with salt and pepper. When you’re working with high-quality meat like this, you don’t need much else. Each burger was about 100 grams.

I heated up a frying pan, melted a bit of Korfu butter (it’s amazing), and cooked the patties. I used parchment paper to press them down and get that “smash burger” effect.

1. The Bread
   You want a fluffy bun for a good burger, so I went with brioche. I melted some butter and toasted the buns until golden.

2. The Fillings
   I kept it simple—just my homemade mayo and a bit of cabbage slaw for crunch.

3. The Side Dish
   For a side, I sliced some potatoes, tossed them with olive oil, and baked them at 200°C. They turned out like crispy fries!

And let me tell you—it was awesome! Sure, it cost more than takeout, but it was worth every cent.

Costs:

Meat: €3
Eggs: €1.5
Bread: €1
Oil: €2.5
Potatoes: €2
Total: €10 (not counting electricity or my time!)

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