Cheesy Beef Patties with Thyme Potato Smash and Spinach Salad

Steps

1. oven to grill. Bring a full kettle of water to the boil. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Preheat BBQ hot plate to medium (if using).
2. Place potatoes and salt in a medium pot on high heat and cover with boiling water. Cook for 12–15 minutes, until soft. Drain and return to pot with butter, and thyme. Roughly smash with a fork.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large fry pan on medium-high heat. Cook beef patties for 1–2 minutes each side, until cooked through. Transfer to prepared baking tray and sprinkle cheese over each patty. Grill for about 3 minutes until the cheese is golden brown, checking regularly to avoid burning.
4. While patties are cooking, prepare spinach salad. Remove core and seeds from capsicum and dice 1–2cm. Place diced capsicum in a large bowl, along with cherry tomatoes, spinach leaves and balsamic dressing. Toss to combine.
5. Divide thyme potato smash and spinach salad between plates and serve cheesy beef patties on the side.