Nothing is overlooked with this burger, although it might be yawn inducing literally and might make you want to take a nap afterwards. It’s decadent, definitely calorific, and coma inducing. Forget watching a movie, going bowling or talking the dog for a walk subsequently. In any case, you won’t really care because it was totally worth the indulgence.
8oz each beef brisket, short rib meat and sirloin – ground by the butcher
Applewood smoked bacon
2 medium sized sweet onions – cut medium thick slices into half-moons
1 TSP of light brown sugar
1 TBSP balsamic vinegar
4 eggs
4 brioche buns – cut in half, buttered and toasted
½ head of Napa cabbage – finely shredded
½ chopped sweet onion for the slaw
Homemade thousand island – recipe below
In a large skillet add some olive oil and 1 TBSP of butter add the onions with a pinch of salt and start sweating them. Lower the heat and cook stirring often for about 15-20 minutes. Add the balsamic, sugar, fresh cracked pepper and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Set aside when done.
Place the bacon in a cookie sheet lined with foil and bake for about 20-25 minutes till the bacon has caramelized and it’s almost crisp. After you have removed the bacon from the oven and set on paper towels to drain, the bacon will crisp up a little more. The bacon can be made ahead of time and stored it at room temperature before using.
Place the cabbage in a bowl with the chopped onion and mix the thousand island dressing. Set aside.
Form your patties and season liberallywith Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper. Create a thumbprint to make a depression in the center of each patty. Heat some sunflower oil in a cast iron pan and heat to medium high. Sear the patties on one side for 3 minutes to achieve the first crust. Flip and grill for another 3 minutes to cook them to a medium rare. Butter the buns and toast them on a gridle or lightly in the oven to a golden brown.
Fry your eggs as the patties are cooking, ensuring the yolks remain runny.
Assemble the burgers. Place the patty on top of the bottom bun, add the bacon, grilled onions, fried egg and slaw. Hold the burger together with a large wooden toothpick or a steak knife.
THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING
¾ cup homemade mayo
½ clove of garlic minced
2 TBSP homemade ketchup
2 TSP of sweet pickle relish
½ TSP ACV
1 TBSP very finely minced onion
1 large boiled egg – peeled and passed through a sieve to mince
½ TSP roasted chopped jarred pimentos (optional)
A few drops of hot sauce
1 TSP minced chives
In a medium bowl combine the mayo, ketchup, relish onion, kosher salt and pepper and mix well. Add the chives, the egg passed through a sieve, hot sauce and the pimento if using and mix well.
