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    Home » Recipes » Beef

    April 30, 2020

    Best Burger in America

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    There’s something amazing about the summer and a nice juicy cheeseburger. This one is so juicy with amazing toppings. I dare to call it the best burger in America!

    Best Burger in America

    Best Cheese Burger Cooking tips:

    You can grill the burger or cook it in the skillet if you don’t feel comfortable using the broiler. You can use food processor to chop the onions, celery, bell pepper and carrots. I recommend making the pickled jalapenos and aioli a day in advance. You can serve it with a pickle, lettuce or tomatoes. Dress it up however you love your burgers.

    Can you make ahead?

    Fridge: Aioli and pickled jalapenos and onions can be made up to 1 month in advance. The burger is best enjoyed the same day but can be reheated the next day. Just do not place any cheese on burgers you want to save for a later date.

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    Substitution Options:

    Burger works well as turkey burger. Even a beyond burger works well too.

    what to serve with Best cheese Burger?

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    Recipe:

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    Best Burger in America

    Best Cheese Burger in America with Pickled Jalapenos and Fried Onion Rings

    Kenneth Temple
    There’s something amazing about the summer and a nice juicy cheeseburger. This one is so juicy with amazing toppings. I dare to call it the best burger in America!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Marinate 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 persons
    Calories 809 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Fried Onion Rings:

    • 1 large red onion, sliced
    • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2-4 cups unbleached flour
    • oil for frying

    Burger:

    • 1 onion, chopped small
    • 2 stalks celery, chopped small
    • 1 bell pepper, chopped small
    • 2 carrots peeled, chopped small
    • 2 lbs. 80/20 ground beef
    • 2 large eggs, beaten
    • 4 teaspoons black pepper
    • 1 tablespoons kosher salt
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
    • 2 teaspoons hickory liquid smoke
    • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    • 4 burger buns toasted
    • 4 kosher pickle spears

    Pickled Jalapenos:

    • 2 jalapenos sliced
    • ½ onion sliced
    • 1 cup white vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Aioli:

    • 3 egg yolks
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne
    • ½ lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoons salt
    • ½ teaspoons black pepper
    • ½ cup olive oil

    Instructions
     

    To make the fried onion rings:

    • Slice the onions about ¼- ½ inch thick, break the onions into individual slices in a bowl mix buttermilk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Let the onions soak for 30 minutes. In another bowl mix remaining salt, black pepper and garlic powder and flour together. Dredge the onions in batches in flour and fry in 350-degree oil for 2-3 minutes.

    To make the burger:

    • Preheat oven to Broiler. In a food processor, add onion, celery, bell pepper and carrot, pulse 6-7 times. In a bowl add ground beef, onion mixture, egg, pepper, salt, garlic powder, worcestershire, liquid smoke and mix well. Form hamburger to desired size. Place on foiled lined baking sheet and pop under broiler for 3-4 minutes depending on thickness of burger. Flip and cook for 3 minutes; remove from broiler and evenly sprinkle cheese over burgers and place under broiler until cheese is melted.

    To make the pickled jalapenos:

    • In a small pot add jalapenos, onion, vinegar and salt, bring to a boil, cut off heat and let them cool in the pot. Serve on burger.

    To make the aioli:

    • In a food processor, add all ingredients except the olive oil. Turn on the blender and slowly add oil until thick about 30-45 seconds.
    • Assemble the burger by spreading the aioli on the top and bottom of the buns, then place the pickled jalapenos on the bottom, cheeseburger, onion rings then bun.

    Notes

    Tips for success: You can grill the burger or cook it in the skillet if you don’t feel comfortable using the broiler. You can use food processor to chop the onions, celery, bell pepper and carrots. I recommend making the pickled jalapenos and aioli a day in advance. You can serve it with a pickle, lettuce or tomatoes. Dress it up however you love your burgers. Burger works well as turkey burger.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 809kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 37gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 228mgSodium: 2499mgPotassium: 728mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3324IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 375mgIron: 4mg
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    1. Kelly says

      December 18, 2022 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      Have you ever made andouille hamburgers? They are delicious :). Mix together 16 oz. ground beef with 8 oz. ground andouille. Thanks for sharing all of your awesome recipes.

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      • Kenneth Temple says

        January 03, 2023 at 12:44 pm

        I have not but I can imagine what those flavors would be like.

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