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Best burgers and hot sandwiches

Sometimes, you just need a burger.
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No longer restricted to the basic beef patty, we have plenty of variations including meat-free, chicken, low-carb or whatever takes your fancy.

There’s something utterly comforting about picking up a freshly baked fluffy bun, filled with a juicy patty of meat and oozing cheese… and the best part? The flavour combinations are endless. With that in mind, we’ve pulled together our most delicious homemade burger recipes to suit every tastebud. From the usual suspects like beef, chicken and lamb, to our prawn and salmon burgers, and sesame crusted pork.

You’ll also find vegetarian options like grilled haloumi, mushrooms and zucchini patties.

And of course you can’t serve a burger without a side of hot chips.

Looking for more pub classic recipes?

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Pulled pork sliders with apple slaw and chipotle mayo

Pulled pork sliders with apple slaw and chipotle mayo

Smoky chipotle mayo gives these classic pulled pork burgers a little touch that is far from ordinary. Apple slaw adds a touch of sweetness

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Thermomix Korean short rib bao

Thermomix Korean short rib bao

Tender short ribs in a rich and fragrant Korean-style sauce served with fresh pickled carrot and onions on soft steamed bao buns.

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Our best-ever chicken burger

Our best-ever chicken burger

This delicious chicken burger is one of our classics. It’s complete with a crisp, crumbed chicken pattie, bacon, tomato, lettuce & mayonnaise.

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Mushroom burger with onion rings

Mushroom burger with onion rings

Our ultimate vegie burger uses a low-carb mushroom bun stuffed with vibrant beetroot and perfectly grilled haloumi and served with crunchy onion rings.

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Quinoa, zucchini and haloumi burgers

Quinoa, zucchini and haloumi burgers

These tasty quinoa, zucchini and haloumi burgers with beetroot, kasundi and tomato will give any burger a run for its money.

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Peach and pork burger with smoky nectarine relish

Peach and pork burger with smoky nectarine relish

We’ve given the classic burger an extra fruity twist. A smoky nectarine relish and pickled peaches gives the ideal combo of sweet and salty flavour

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Cheeseburger rolls in sausage roll maker

Cheeseburger rolls in sausage roll maker

For a quick and easy dinner these ‘cheeseburger’ rolls with rare roast beef. bread and butter pickles & cheese and serve with potato crisps for ease.

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Fish schnitzel butties with polenta chips

Fish schnitzel butties with polenta chips

A fresh take on the classic fish burger. Served with polenta chips and zucchini tzatziki to make it that little bit special.

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Thai fish burgers with pickled vegetables

Thai fish burgers with pickled vegetables

These delicious Thai fish burgers with pickled vegetables are loaded with fresh flavours and textures, you simply can’t resist.

BALSAMIC HONEY PULLED-PORK BUNS

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Balsamic honey pulled-pork buns

Balsamic honey pulled-pork buns

This succulent and tasty pulled pork recipe is perfect for sandwiching between soft rolls with crispy coleslaw and crunchy fries.

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Cauliflower burgers

Cauliflower burgers

Cauliflower and cannelini bean patties with vegetables wrapped in lettuce leaves for a delicious and low-carb burger alternative.

beetroot relish & yogurt lamb burgers

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Lamb burgers with beetroot relish and yoghurt

Lamb burgers with beetroot relish and yoghurt

These gently spiced lamb burgers really hit the spot. Fill each with lettuce, cucumber, beetroot relish and spiced-yoghurt for a super tasty meal.

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Grilled cajun fish burgers with hot coriander sauce

Grilled cajun fish burgers with hot coriander sauce

This tasty grilled fish burger recipe is marinated in a cajun spice mix and topped with a coriander dressing for a healthy and filling seafood dish.

Ginger beer pulled pork rolls

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Ginger beer pulled pork rolls

Ginger beer pulled pork rolls

You might have tried pulled pork, but have you tried ginger beer pulled pork? This slow-cooked recipe uses the spicy soft drink for an added zing

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Sausage roll maker chicken schnitty rolls

Sausage roll maker chicken schnitty rolls

Your sausage roll maker can do so much more than just pastries. For a quick and easy schnitty roll cook crumbed tenders then serve with fresh slaw.

cajun chicken burgers

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Cajun chicken burgers

Cajun chicken burgers

These spicy chicken burgers make a nice change from the more conventional beef version. So simple to prepare and really tasty too!

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Air fryer mozzarella mushroom burgers

Air fryer mozzarella mushroom burgers

Create this easy vegetarian burger in less than 30 minutes in your air fryer. With earthy mushrooms, creamy mozzarella and basil pesto for extra oomph

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Cauliflower fritter rolls with fried haloumi and lime emulsion

Cauliflower fritter rolls with fried haloumi and lime emulsion

Meltingly soft haloumi and herby cauliflower fritters in a soft roll make for a magic meal.

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Haloumi schnitzel sandwiches

Haloumi schnitzel sandwiches

These schnitzel sandwiches using squeaky haloumi cheese are a vegetarian alternative to burgers or schnitzel sambos. Meat eaters can’t have all the fun!

lentil and bean burger

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Lentil and bean burger

Lentil and bean burger

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Beet and black bean burger

Beet and black bean burger

These vegetarian burgers are a mouth-watering combination of black beans, beetroot and red onions. Served with sweet potato fries of course.

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South Carolina pulled pork bun with mustard barbecue sauce

South Carolina pulled pork bun with mustard barbecue sauce

Tender, succulent pork is shredded and combined with a zingy mustard barbecue sauce to create these delicious South Carolina pulled pork buns. These are a crowd favourite that will please all age groups – great for weekend drinks with friends.

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Crumbed fish burger

Crumbed fish burger

Crispy fish fillets go perfectly when sandwiched between two pieces of fluffy baguette with creamy mayo and fresh lettuce. Lunch is sorted.

vegan banh mi

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Vegan Crisp Tofu Bánh Mì

Vegan Crisp Tofu Bánh Mì

This delicious vegan banh mi recipe with spicy, crisp tofu and pickled vegetables hails from AWW’s Vegan Kitchen cookbook and is the perfect quick lunch idea.

Greek-style pork steak sandwiches

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Greek-style pork steak sandwiches

Greek-style pork steak sandwiches

Everyone loves a steak sandwich but our take on this traditional pub meal using pork, will have everyone coming back for more.

Mushroom sliders with pickled fennel and harissa creme fraiche

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Mushroom sliders with pickled fennel and harissa creme fraiche

Mushroom sliders with pickled fennel and harissa creme fraiche These vegetarian sliders are packed full of juicy roasted portobello mushrooms, zesty pickled fennel and a creamy harissa sauce. The ultimate finger food for entertaining and are easy to prepare.

Pork and sesame burgers

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Pork and sesame burgers

Pork and sesame burgers Be a little adventurous with your burger this time. Replace beef with pork and tomato sauce with sweet chilli for an exciting new take on a classic dish.

Juicy LUCY BURGER

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Juicy Lucy burger

Juicy Lucy burger You’ll be fighting off the crowds with this beef burger. They’re packed with flavour and they beat the local takeaway hands down.

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Thai prawn burgers

Thai prawn burgers Love burgers and love seafood? These Thai style prawn burgers are the perfect fusion. And they’re suitable for diabetics, too.

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Lamb burgers

Lamb burgers Give your barbeque a Mediterranean feel with these succulent lamb burgers. Hommus, mint and Turkish bread all serve to contribute to a unique and wonderful flavour.

HARISSA HALOUMI BURGERS WITH LEMON MINT MAYONNAISE

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Harissa haloumi burgers with mint mayonnaise

Harissa haloumi burgers with mint mayonnaise These delicious haloumi burgers are so good, you won’t even miss the meat. The creamy mint mayonnaise perfectly balances the spicy harissa.

Teriyaki chicken rice burger

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Teriyaki chicken rice burger

Teriyaki chicken rice burger Sick of boring old hamburgers? Impress the family with this delicious teriyaki chicken and rice burger.

The green turkey burger

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The green turkey burger

The green turkey burger Take this delicious lettuce wrapped burger to the next step and veg it up! Replace turkey patties with pan-fried haloumi or fried flat mushrooms.

gourmet beef burgers

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Gourmet beef burgers

Gourmet beef burgers Use the best quality mince you can for these gourmet beef burgers, you’ll be glad you did once you taste them.

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Beetroot and lentil burgers

Beetroot and lentil burgers Everyone will love these beetroot and lentil burgers! Healthy, wholesome and mouthwatering-delicious!

kumara and turkey burger recipe

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Healthy kumara and turkey burgers

Healthy kumara and turkey burgers Proof that healthy eating can be tasty. This recipe uses sliced kumara as an alternative to buns, and free-range mince.

asian burgers

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Asian burgers

Asian burgers East meets West in this delicious Asian-style chicken burger with carrot, cucumber and peanut satay.

felafel burgers

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Felafel burgers

Felafel burgers Made with a chickpea felafel patty and a tahini yoghurt sauce between low-fat turkish bread, these vegetarian felafel burgers are a healthy and hearty choice

vegetable burgers

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Vegetable burgers

Vegetable burgers This vegetarian version is made with a lentil-based patty and a tangy mint yoghurt sauce

Bacon and egg burger

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Bacon and egg burger

Bacon and egg burger This bacon and egg burger can be eaten for breakfast or lunch or whenever you like!

Low carb cheese mushroom burger recipe

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Mega mushroom burgers

Mega mushroom burgers Swapping out traditional burger buns for delicious mushrooms is one of the easiest ways to slash carbs in this popular recipe.

zucchini burger

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Zucchini burger

Zucchini burger A healthy and vegetarian zucchini burger with beetroot and tomato relish.

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Salmon teriyaki burger

Salmon teriyaki burger Try something different tonight with these mouth-watering salmon burgers.

burger and chips

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The best-ever beef burger

The best-ever beef burger This version is one of our favourites. It’s served on a sweet and fluffy brioche bun with pickles and chilli jam.

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Sweet chilli lamb burger

Sweet chilli lamb burger This succulent lamb burger with a sweet chilli mayo can be ready in 15 minutes

Thai fish burger

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Thai fish burger

Thai fish burger Not your average burger, this version is made with Thai flavours and a fish patty.

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