the aussie burger with the lot

Don't knock this until you try it and WHEN you try it, make sure you add everything. Especially the beets. It's messy but believe me, it's freaking delicious!

aussie burger with the lot

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 medium onions, thinly sliced

salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

1 lb (500g) ground beef (beef mince)

1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumbs

2 garlic cloves, crushed

2 tablespoons tomato ketchup, plus extra for serving

4 slices cheddar cheese

8 slices smoked bacon

4 pineapple rings

4 burger buns, split and buttered

2 teaspoons butter

4 eggs

lettuce leaves, to serve

sliced vine-ripened tomatoes, to serve

8 slices pickled beetroot, drained

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onions, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes or until browned and softened.

Heat grill to medium-high. Combine beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, 2 tablespoons ketchup, salt and pepper in a bowl. Shape into 4 patties. Cook on well-greased grill for about 4 minutes per side until cooked; set aside, keep warm. Top each hot patty with a slice of cheese.

Cook bacon on same grill for about 4 minutes or until crisp; set aside. Grill pineapple  for 3 minutes per side until good grill marks appear. Grill buns for 1 minute until toasted.

Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat. Cook eggs in melted butter until cooked to your liking.

Spread extra ketchup on each bun. Add lettuce, tomato, patty, onions, bacon, pineapple, beetroot, egg and top of bun. Serves 4.