Aussie Burger with the Lot

Name: Aussie Burger with the Lot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 4 beef burger patties (180g each); 4 burger buns; 4 slices canned beetroot; 4 eggs; 4 slices cheddar cheese; 4 pineapple rings; 1 large onion, thickly sliced; Lettuce leaves; Sliced tomato; Tomato sauce and mustard; Butter for buns

Burger with the Lot (BUR-guh with the LOT)

Australian Burger with the Lot

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 710 kcal

A towering beef burger loaded with beetroot, fried egg, grilled onion, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pineapple — the uniquely Australian maximalist burger.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 38.0g

Carbs 45.0g

Fat 42.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

barbecue or grill pan spatula frying pan

Presentation Guide

Vessel: paper-lined basket

Garnishes: extra beetroot

Accompaniments: chips, tomato sauce

Ingredients

4 beef burger patties (180g each)
4 burger buns
4 slices canned beetroot
4 eggs
4 slices cheddar cheese
4 pineapple rings
1 large onion, thickly sliced
Lettuce leaves
Sliced tomato
Tomato sauce and mustard
Butter for buns

Instructions

1
Season beef patties generously with salt and pepper. Grill or fry 3-4 min per side for medium.
2
Add cheese slices in the last minute of cooking and cover to melt.
3
Fry eggs sunny-side up. Grill onion slices and pineapple rings until charred.
4
Butter and toast bun halves on the grill.
5
Build from the bottom: bun base, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, beef patty with cheese, pineapple, grilled onion, fried egg.
6
Add tomato sauce and mustard, crown with top bun. Serve with paper napkins — you will need them.

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Did You Know?

The beetroot on an Australian burger is non-negotiable — asking for a burger "with the lot" without beetroot is considered incomplete.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

barbecue or grill pan
spatula
frying pan

Garnishing

extra beetroot

Accompaniments

chips, tomato sauce

The Story Behind Aussie Burger with the Lot

The Aussie burger with the lot evolved in 1940s and 50s milk bars, where Greek-Australian proprietors built increasingly loaded burgers to attract customers. The addition of canned beetroot — staining everything purple — became the defining Australian touch. Pineapple and fried egg completed the maximalist Australian vision that sets it apart from American-style burgers.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner 📜 Origins: 1940s milk bars

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