Eliza Cheeseburger Recipe
bacon and onion jam, Gruyère cheese, brioche bun, shoestring fries
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Onion Jam Ingredients
Fries Ingredients
Method
Burger Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Beef Patties
In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a patty, making a slight indentation in the center.
- 2
- 3
Cook the Patties
In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, cook the beef patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Add a slice of Gruyère cheese on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- 4
Toast the Buns
Lightly toast the brioche buns in the skillet for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Onion Jam Preparation
- 5
- 6
Add Sugar and Vinegar
Stir in the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes thick and jam-like, about 20 minutes.
Fries Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel and cut the potatoes into thin strips to create shoestring fries.
- 8
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 9
Fry the Potatoes
Carefully add the potato strips to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, then season with salt to taste.
Assembly
- 10
Assemble the Cheeseburgers
On the bottom half of each toasted brioche bun, layer the bacon, the melted beef patty with Gruyère, and a generous spoonful of onion jam. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 11
Serve with Fries
Serve the Eliza Cheeseburger alongside a generous portion of shoestring fries.