Dagwood Burger

Ingredients

• 1 kg lean beef mince
• 4 spring onions, finely chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• good-quality braai marinade, for basting
• 4 good-quality sesame burger buns
• 4 fried eggs
• 1 wedge brie, thinly sliced
• 1 packet (250 g) bacon, fried until crispy
• 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 3 gherkins, sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the mince, spring onions and salt and pepper in a bowl and mix together. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties about 15 cm across and 4–5 cm thick.

2. 2

   Braai the burgers over hot coals or in a hot griddle pan, brushing occasionally with the marinade. Cook each side for 4–5 minutes.

3. 3

   Assemble the burgers between the buns and top each with an egg, some cheese, bacon, tomato, onion and gherkins.