Showme Burger Recipe
Steak Burger, Comeback Sauce, Tillamook, Cheddar Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties & Seasoning
Comeback Sauce
Cheese & Toppings
Buns & Finish
Method
Comeback Sauce
Make sauce
In a medium bowl combine mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet paprika, hot sauce, Worcestershire or Creole sauce, prepared horseradish, minced shallot, lemon juice and smoked paprika if using. Whisk until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper, taste and adjust balancing sweetness, acid, heat as desired. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to let flavors marry (can be made up to 2 days ahead).
Burger Patties & Cooking
Form patties
Divide the 1 lb ground beef into 4 portions (each about 4 oz) for thinner patties or 2 portions for thicker — this recipe assumes 4 patties for 4 buns. Lightly shape into patties about 3.5–4 inches wide and about 1/2 inch thick. Make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent puffing while cooking. Do not overwork the meat.
Season
Just before cooking, season both sides of each patty generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Cook patties
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Add patties (do not crowd; cook in batches if necessary). Cook undisturbed 3 minutes on the first side until a deep brown crust forms. Flip and cook 2–3 minutes more for medium (adjust time for desired doneness). During the last 30–45 seconds of cooking, place a slice of Tillamook cheddar on each patty and cover the pan briefly to melt the cheese.
Rest
Transfer cooked patties to a plate and let rest 2–3 minutes while you toast the buns and assemble.
Buns & Assembly
Assemble burgers
Spread about 1 to 2 tablespoons of Comeback Sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a cheesy steak patty on top of the sauce. Add a small handful (about 1/2 cup) of shredded lettuce over the cheese, then layer 2–3 slices of tomato and optional red onion and pickles if using. Spread an additional teaspoon of Comeback Sauce on the top bun (optional) and close the burger.
Serve
Serve immediately while hot with extra Comeback Sauce on the side. Yield: 4 burgers. Estimate cook + prep time is listed below.