Build Your Own Burgers illustration Build Your Own Burgers

Stack it your way!
👨‍👩‍👧 Serves 4
⏱ 35 mins
💷 ~£3.95
🎚 Easy

You'll Need

  • 4 burgers (beef, chicken or veggie) — ready-made is fine!
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 4 burger buns
  • Cheese slices

Optional Extras

LettuceTomatoCucumberOnionGherkinsKetchupBBQ sauce

Make It Your Own

Try chicken, veggie or bean burgers — own-brand frozen burgers are an easy budget swap.

Serve With

Oven chips and raw sugar snap peas

Let's Cook

  1. Cook the burgers until fully cooked through using packet instructions, then let them rest for a couple of minutes off the heat — this keeps them juicy.
  2. Warm (or lightly toast) the burger buns.
  3. Prepare the salad.
  4. Lay everything out and let everyone build their own burger.
🎯 Family Challenge: Who can build the tallest burger (that still fits in their mouth)?

Little Helpers

3–5: Wash salad and choose toppings.
6–9: Prepare toppings.
10+: Help cook burgers with an adult.

Top Tips

💙 Let everyone choose their own toppings.💰 Own-brand burgers and buns work brilliantly.♻️ Leftover salad can be used in sandwiches.

Healthy Highlights

  • Protein-rich meal
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Easy to customise