Tom Tom’s Take on Aussie Burgers With Sweet Potato Fries (AIP Reintro)

The Aussie Burger. Also known as the TomTom burger at our place

This recipe contains eggs, mustard and black pepper – all ingredients that are part of the reintroduction phase of the protocol.

The teenager is practically an adult.

A few weeks back, he indicated that it might be time that he expanded his cooking repertoire. As someone who loves to cook AND eat good food, I couldn’t have been happier.

I’ve been telling him for years that I don’t know a woman who isn’t impressed with a man who knows his way around a kitchen. And, I’m sure his girlfriend won’t mind me mentioning that I suspect she was a big motivator in this recent desire to cook.

Credit where it is due!

“If you knew how to cook, maybe I would eat,” Jace muttered.

Isabelle froze, her spoon poised dangerously. “What did you say?”

Jace edged toward the fridge. “I said I’m going to look for a snack to eat.”

That’s what I thought you said.” Isabelle turned her attention to the soup.”  (Cassandra Clare, ‘City of Bones’)

So, we locked in a night for a cooking session. That was Wednesday night. And, the girlfriend came, too. It was a lot of fun.

I figured that one of my staple slow-cooked numbers wasn’t going to cut it this time. Easy to make – yes. Fast – nope. And, in my experience, most teenagers don’t have the longest of attention spans.

So, for this cooking lesson, I decided on burgers. What teenager doesn’t love a burger?

Mince (or ground beef) is an inexpensive and versatile choice of meat. Great for students. Burgers are quick to make and allow for lots of experimentation – classic beef burgers (a little like these babies); or perhaps – lamb mince with mint and a cucumber/yogurt topping for more of a Greek flavour; or even some chicken mince with coriander and a sweet chilli sauce for an Asian inspired burger.

The possibilities are almost endless!

TomTom (the teenager) is a big fan of my sweet potato fries. They are a much healthier choice than the traditional deep-fried version. They’re also a doddle to make.

And, what’s a burger without fries, really?

 I’m normally a burger and chips girl – such a cheap date. (Sheridan Smith)

So these burgers are made by TomTom. He did all the slicing and dicing. He made the burger patties and mashed the avocado. And, LM manned the barbecue. It was a male-dominated cooking affair at Casa TSL on Wednesday night. And, it was fantastic!

And, if you’re reading this TomTom, you’re welcome to cook for me anytime!

There is one small matter that I feel needs to be tabled before I give you Tom Tom’s burger recipe. Traditionally, an ‘Aussie burger’ will include sliced beetroot. Possibly a fried egg.

But, here’s the thing: I’m a Kiwi. And, in New Zealand, we reckon that’s called a ‘Kiwi burger’. So this burger is our version of an Aussie burger. The TomTom burger. We think it tastes great!

Tom Tom's Take on Aussie Burgers With Sweet Potato Fries (AIP Reintro)

 

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Prep time

30 mins

Cook time

30 mins

Total time

1 hour

 

This recipe is an AIP reintroduction.

Author: Joanna Frankham

Recipe type: The Main Event

Serves: 6

Ingredients

For the burgers:

• 500g happy beef mince
• 500g happy pork or veal mince
• 1 x egg yolk
• 1 x large handful parsley, chopped
• ½ medium red onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 x small tin pineapple rounds
• 2 x ripe avocados
• 1 x lime, juiced
• 6 x rashers happy bacon

For the sweet potato fries:

• 6 large sweet potatoes
• 3 - 4 tablespoons of coconut oil, melted
• 1 tablespoon TSL House Sweet Potato Fries Seasoning (recipe follows)

TSL’s House Sweet Potato Fries Seasoning:

• 4 x tablespoons salt
• 1 x tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 x tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 x tablespoon dried herbs (I used half basil, half oregano)

Method

1. Heat your oven to 230°C (that’s 450°F). Line a couple of baking trays with baking paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine your mince, egg yolk, parsley, red onion, garlic, and optional mustard. Get your hands in there and give it a good massage. Season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Form six patties out of the beef mixture. Pop into the fridge for while you prepare your fries. You can turn the barbecue on now to heat.
4. Peel and slice your sweet potatoes into ½ cm slices. Now, take the slices and cut into ½ cm wide fries. Throw your raw sweet potato fries into a large bowl. Toss with just enough coconut oil to coat. Sprinkle with House Seasoning and give the bowl a good jiggle to coat.
5. Spread your sweet potatoes in a single layer on the lined baking trays. It’s important that you don’t overcrowd (soggy fries – no Bueno!).
6. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes until your fries are tender and golden brown, turning and rotating the trays occasionally.
7. While the fries are baking, pop the patties onto your barbecue for 5 to 6 minutes per side over medium-high heat. Now’s the time to cook the bacon, too.
8. If you’re having pineapple, grill slices for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
9. Peel and mash your avocado. Add a squeeze of lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
10. To assemble the burgers, top each patty with the smashed avocado, grilled pineapple, fried eggs, and any other toppings you may choose.

For the House Seasoning:

1. Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container. Will keep for up to 6 months.

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