Steakhouse Burger Recipe
Half pound burger, ground in-house, topped with bacon jam and smoked Gruyere on a brioche bun. Served with fries.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Bacon Jam
Burger Assembly
Fries
Method
Burger Patty Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Beef
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions (about 0.5 pounds each) and shape them into patties. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to help them cook evenly.
Bacon Jam Preparation
- 3
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then chop into small pieces.
- 4
- 5
Make the Bacon Jam
Add the bacon back to the skillet along with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper. Stir and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the mixture becomes sticky. Set aside.
Burger Assembly
- 6
- 7
Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of smoked Gruyere cheese on each patty to melt.
- 8
- 9
Assemble the Burger
Place each patty on the bottom half of the toasted brioche bun, top with a generous spoonful of bacon jam, and cover with the top half of the bun.
Fries Preparation
- 10
Cook the Fries
Prepare the frozen French fries according to the package instructions, typically baking or frying until crispy.
- 11
Season the Fries
Once cooked, remove fries from heat and sprinkle with salt to taste.