Vary rarely do I make a recipe exactly as it states. I don’t ever measure (unless I’m baking), I just toss things in, add things, omit things, and pretty much wing it after the title and initial concept are established. I also grind my own meat, 99% of the time. And damned if I have not whipped up some amazing burgers.
The one single solitary time that I grab some ground beef from the market in a rush and follow a recipe to a T, don’t you know what happens. Handsome takes one bite and exclaims that it’s the best burger he’s had in months. This food blogger is gunna quit.
But it was a pretty killer burger, horseradish sauce and all.
And the best part is it’s one of the recipes for this months Pass the Cook Book Club!
To read more about how the cook book club works, read this post. To join the club, click for our facebook group here. Remember, you don’t need a blog – you just need to want to cook!
Crunchburger (AKA Signature Burger)
From Bobby Flay’s Burgers, Fries, and Shakes
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck (80% lean) or ground turkey (90% lean)
- salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 tbs canola oil
- 8 slices American cheese, each 1/4″ thick
- 4 potato hamburger buns, split and toasted
- 4 slices beefsteak tomatoes
- 4 leaves romaine
- 4 slices red onion
- Horseradish Mustard Mayo
- 4 handfuls potato chips
Preparation:
Divide the meat into 4equal portions. Form each portion loosely into a 3/4″ thick burger and make a deep depression n the center with your thumb. Season both sides of he burger with salt and pepper.
Cook the burgers, using the oil and topping each one with 2 slices cheese and a basting cover during the last minute of cooking.
Place the burgers on the bun bottoms and if desired top with tomato, lettuce, onion, and a dollop of horseradish mustard mayo. Pile on the potato chips and top with the buns. Serve immediately.
Now check out all the other burger-liciousness from the other great participants today.
Emily {Pink Tiger in the Kitchen}
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013
Kita, I'm sure you've whipped up some amazing burgers but I'm with your husband on this! The simplicity of these patties really made them the best burgers I've ever had too!! Such a great selection for the club!!
Reynaul
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013
This burger looks awesome! i don't eat beef, but this burger made me rethink that.....for a minute :-) Can't wait to join the group this month, it's looks yummy and fun!
Tracey
Monday 1st of July 2013
Shane won't stop talking about these burgers either, he loved them so much! I even made them with ground turkey, I can't imagine how crazy he'd have gone for ground beef :)
amanda @ fake ginger
Sunday 30th of June 2013
I think I need this cookbook. I love any burger with chips on it!
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