There is nothing more fun than a takeaway night! However, the rising costs of well everything right now, have made a family treat an increasingly harder thing to include in the budget. We’re certainly feeling the pinch after a long summer break with the kids, so if you want to still include some fun meals but stick within your food budget then this fakeaway burger night recipe is perfect for you.
Dining out or ordering takeaway can quickly add up, making it a costly habit. Preparing your own burger at home is not only more budget-friendly but also provides the opportunity to make multiple servings for the same price as a single takeout meal. With this takeaway recipe, we’ve played around with the traditional format of a burger, serving them in wraps instead. This gives them more of a hybrid feel between a burger and a taco.
Why else should I skip the drive through?
Cost is just one advantage of recreating your favourite Mctreat at home. You can make the meals healthier, so although it’s still an indulgence it isn’t as bad for you as the real thing. Making your own takeaway burger allows you to make healthier choices. You can opt for leaner meat or even plant-based alternatives if you’re a vegetarian or vegan. Additionally, you can control the amount of salt, sugar, and unhealthy fats, making your homemade burger a more nutritious option.
Also did you know that by getting your ingredients at The Pantri and recreating your takeaway at home you can actually lower your environmental impact too? Firstly, you’ve prevented perfectly usable food from ending up in landfill. Secondly, preparing a takeaway burger at home reduces waste associated with disposable packaging, such as boxes, wrappers, and containers. You can use reusable or eco-friendly alternatives, contributing to a greener planet.
Truly, have it your way…
Ok, so we know that takeaway restaurants have amazing customisable options. However, these also come with longer wait times and the anxiety of biting into your burger only to find the thing you really didn’t want is still in there and it was made incorrectly. When you make the meal at home, you can guarantee that the meal is 100% to your liking. Not to your toddlers obviously, because no one is ever able to achieve that and we can’t help you achieve miracles unfortunately.
A DIY takeaway burger offers endless possibilities for customisation. Whether you prefer a classic cheeseburger, a gourmet creation with exotic toppings, or a spicy alternative, your kitchen is the canvas. You can experiment with flavours and create a burger tailored to your taste buds. Get creative – like trying our baked bean burger recipe.
Finally, our Community cookbook recipes are designed to be cooked as a family activity. There’s something incredibly satisfying about cooking and assembling your own burger. It’s a fun and rewarding experience that allows you to unleash your culinary creativity. Plus, sharing a homemade meal with friends and family can create cherished memories. Give this recipe a go – we promise you won’t regret it your fakeaway burger night.
Fakeaway Burger Night
Ingredients
Instructions
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Make the sauce
Preheat Oven to 180°C. Starting with the special sauce on this is key! It will allow it time to marinade and develop its flavour. Start by finely dicing the sliced gherkins an place into a bowl with the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, ketchup, onion granules, garlic powder, paprika and white pepper. Give it a good mix and pop it into the fridge for at least 30 mins. You can absolutely make this the night before or make a larger batch to be used over about a week. Prep your lettuce and onions for serving by slicing and dicing and place in the fridge.
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Make the wedges
We are serving this with some homemade wedges, which are healthier than fries and also simple to make. Slice enough potatoes into wedges for your family and chuck them onto a baking tray. Drizzle with a generous amount of oil and season with salt and pepper. You can add some paprika if that suits you. Use your hands to mix the potatoes around to roughly get an even coat. Stand the wedges up on their skin end as this helps with even cook and stops sticking. Place into the oven for 25-35 mins.
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Prep your mince
Open up your minced beef pack and remove any paper that may be there. Add a good sprinkle of salt and black pepper to the meat an start squishing to incorporate it into the meat. This is particularly fun for little hands. You want to really mix the meat as this will help stop it breaking apart when cooking.
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Make your patties
Divide your meat mixture into 8. Roll each portion into a ball and then squash them to one side of each mini wrap. You want to take it as close to the edge as possible. This will make it thinner and quicker to cook as well as accommodate for shrinkage in the cooking process.
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Cook your patties
Place a Sauté/Frying Pan on to the heat. You want the pan to be pretty hot before you add the wraps. Place a wrap, meat-side down into the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Allow the meat to cook almost all the way through. If you are unsure then you should be able to peel back the wrap to check the meat. It should only be slightly pink when you turn it over.
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Add the cheese
Flip the whole wrap and meat over. Place a cheese slice onto of the meat while it finishes cooking.
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Assemble
Place cooked wraps onto a plate or work surface. Start adding you fillings: lettuce, onion, gherkins and don't forget your special sauce! Fold each wrap in half and serve with your cooked wedges!
