Recipe Method

1. Preheat a braai or pan to medium-high heat.
2. Season the beef burger patties with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. Place the burger patties in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Add a slice of cheddar cheese to each patty during the last minute of cooking, if desired.
4. While the burgers are cooking, prepare the burger toppings. Wash the lettuce and break into individual leaves, slice the red onion and tomato, and set out any other toppings you'd like to include.
5. Toast the burger buns in a pan until lightly golden brown.
6. Once the burgers are cooked, assemble the build-a-burger bar by placing the cooked patties and toasted buns on a large platter. Add the lettuce, sliced red onion, tomato and any other toppings you've chosen to include.
7. Serve the build-a-burger bar with tomato sauce, mustard, mayonnaise, and any other burger sauces or condiments you prefer, allowing guests to customise their own burgers to their liking.
8. Serve with a large bowl of fries.