Ingredients

• 300g/12oz high quality beef steak
• minced by hand
• 1 tbsp capers
• drained and chopped
• 2 shallots
• finely chopped
• 2 tbsp flatleaf parsley
• finely chopped
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cornichons (small pickled cucumbers)
• finely chopped
• 3 dashes Tabasco
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 medium free-range egg yolks
• 2 slices taleggio cheese
• olive oil
• for drizzling
• 2 olive ciabatta rolls
• split
• 50g/2oz mixed salad leaves

Directions

• Place the meat into a bowl along with all the ingredients except the cheese and olive oil
• and mix well to combine.
• Divide into two and form into patties.
• Place a piece of cheese in the centre of each burger and draw the meat over to cover.
• Reform to make a patty.
• Heat a griddle pan until very hot and drizzle with a little olive oil.
• Place the burger on the griddle and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
• Remove and serve in the ciabatta roll with some salad leaves.