Classic beef burgers
These classic beef burgers are made from fresh beef chuck steak, finely chopped in the Thermomix TM7 with onion, parsley and Dijon mustard for a juicy, flavourful patty. The TM7 turns whole steak into mince in seconds, giving you control over texture and seasoning. Served in round bread rolls, this is a family favourite for barbecues and weeknight dinners alike.
About this recipe
Classic beef burgers Thermomix TM7 style bring the butchershop straight into your kitchen. Instead of buying pre-minced beef of unknown quality, you start with whole beef chuck steak and let the all-in-one kitchen machine mince it to exactly the texture you like, coarse for a rustic bite or finer for a smoother patty. The TM7 also chops the onion and flat leaf parsley evenly, so every burger carries the same balanced flavour of Dijon mustard, pepper and salt, bound together with egg yolks and breadcrumbs. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue, and because you control the seasoning yourself, there are no hidden additives. Served in soft round bread rolls, these juicy homemade burgers are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for children and adults alike.
Preparation tips
- For the best texture, mince the beef chuck steak in two batches rather than all at once, so every piece is cut evenly and the patties keep a pleasant coarse bite like fresh butchershop mince.
- Chill the shaped burger patties in the fridge for about half an hour before cooking; this helps the egg yolks and breadcrumbs bind the mixture so the burgers hold together nicely in the pan or on the grill.
- If you want a milder flavour for children, reduce the Dijon mustard and pepper slightly, and add a little extra parsley for freshness without extra sharpness in the finished burger.
Recipe variations
- Make a gluten-free version by replacing the breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs and serving the beef patties in gluten-free rolls or lettuce leaves; the egg yolks still bind the mixture perfectly well.
- For a festive barbecue variation, add a spoonful of smoked paprika and a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture, then top the cooked patties with melted cheese and caramelised onion in toasted rolls.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 weighs the beef chuck steak directly in the mixing bowl, so you get exactly the right amount of meat without dirtying a separate kitchen scale.
- Minced to your preference in seconds, the beef chuck steak reaches a coarse, even texture in the Thermomix that shop-bought mince rarely delivers.
- With precise chopping, the onion and flat leaf parsley are cut uniformly fine, distributing their flavour evenly through every burger patty.
- The Thermomix grinds the peppercorns freshly for this recipe, giving the beef mixture a brighter aroma than pre-ground pepper from a jar.
- Thanks to even mixing, the egg yolks, breadcrumbs and Dijon mustard are blended consistently through the beef, so every patty holds together and tastes identical.
Ingredients
- brown onion
- fresh flat-leaf parsley
- extra virgin olive oil
- beef chuck steak
- Dijon mustard
- salt
- ground black pepper
- breadcrumbs
- egg yolks
- round bread rolls