Perfect chips
Crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside – nothing is more comforting than homemade chips. Here’s how to make the perfect, golden little beauties at home
Divide the beef mince into eight equal portions and loosely form into meatballs. Put one of the meatballs between sheets of baking paper and use a spatula or the base of a pan to press into a patty, about 1cm thick. Season, then repeat with the remaining meat and set aside.
Mix the chipotle, mayo and vinegar. Split the buns, then heat a heavy non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Melt a knob of butter, then toast the buns, cut-side down, in the pan until golden. Set aside.
Reheat the frying pan over a high heat and cook the burgers for 2-3 mins on each side for a slightly pink middle. Add a slice of cheese to each burger a minute before you finish cooking and cover the pan with a lid to allow the cheese to melt. Cook in batches and keep warm in a low oven, if you like.
Add a generous spoonful of the chipotle mayo to the bun bases and add a double stack of the cooked burgers on top. Add the sliced jalapeños to taste, then finish with the bun tops and serve.