Work the mince in a bowl with your hands to break down the fat – this will act as a natural binder and help the mince stick together.,
STEP 2
Divide the meat into 4, roll each piece into a ball, then flatten to roughly 1cm thick, so they’re slightly larger than the buns (they’ll get thicker as they cook). Pop in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.,
STEP 3
When you’re ready to cook, preheat the oven to 120°C/250°F/gas ½.,
STEP 4
In a small bowl, mix the brown, Worcestershire and tomato sauces together – adding as much or as little of each as you like. Peel, finely chop and stir in the shallots, then set aside.,
STEP 5
Halve the buns, then pop them on a baking tray and warm in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes.,
STEP 6
Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large non-stick pan over a medium-high heat and fry the burgers for about 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through, seasoning well as you go.,
STEP 7
To build your burgers, spread the shallot sauce on the warm bun bases. Slice and add the crisp apple, followed by the burger and a nice piece of blue cheese. Finish with a pinch of watercress, then pop on the lids and serve immediately.