Jul 14 2026
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Burger Recipe

Inspired by Basso
Time1h
Serves4

Giardiniera relish + fontina + crispy onions+ marrow butter + truffle fries + ketchup + aioli

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Ingredients

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Burger Components

Giardiniera Relish

Crispy Onions

Truffle Fries

Method

Burger Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Patties

    In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into 4 equal patties.

  2. 2

    Cook the Patties

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of fontina cheese on each patty to melt.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Buns

    Toast the burger buns on the grill or skillet until golden brown.

Giardiniera Relish Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix Ingredients

    Combine mixed pickled vegetables, olive oil, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Stir well and set aside.

Crispy Onions Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Onions

    Slice the onion into thin rings and soak them in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 6

    Coat Onions

    In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Remove the onions from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and coat them in the flour mixture.

  3. 7

    Fry Onions

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated onions until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Truffle Fries Preparation

  1. 8

    Cut Potatoes

    Cut the russet potatoes into thin fry shapes.

  2. 9

    Fry Potatoes

    Heat oil in a deep skillet. Fry the potatoes in batches until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  3. 10

    Season Fries

    Drizzle the fries with truffle oil and sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat.

Assembly

  1. 11

    Assemble the Burger

    Spread marrow butter on the toasted buns, place the cooked beef patty with melted cheese, top with giardiniera relish, add crispy onions, and finish with a drizzle of aioli.

  2. 12

    Serve

    Serve the burgers with a side of truffle fries and additional ketchup if desired.

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