A classic burger recipe typically features a juicy beef patty nestled in a toasted bun, topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp , pickles, tomatoes, and , all drizzled with condiments like ketchup and mustard. However, this burger’s unique ingredients are sure to surprise traditional fast-food lovers. Eggplant and beetroot make an appearance here because a homemade burger should be healthy.
Ingredients (for 4 servings): eggplant – 350 g (1 piece); canned (fermented) beetroot – 225 g; cheese – 4 slices; round buns – 4 pieces; lettuce leaves – 4 pieces; brown sauce – 1/3 cup.
Preparation
Slice the eggplant into thick rounds (about 2 cm wide), brush both sides with brown sauce, and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with and bake under a preheated grill until softened and browned on both sides.
Cut the buns in half and lightly toast them. On the bottom half of each burger, layer the lettuce leaves, sliced and dried fermented , cheese, and slices of eggplant. Serve the burgers topped with roasted and beetroot, drizzled with brown sauce.
Life Hack
To make a rich brown sauce, slowly simmer meat broth with other ingredients (you can also add wine or vinegar) and reduce it to concentrate the flavors. Sauce brune is one of the classic French sauces made from strong beef broth thickened with flour that has been browned in butter (known as a “roux”), sautéed vegetables (like carrots, onions, and ), and sometimes tomato paste.
