The Famous Ambrosiaburger recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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The Famous Ambrosiaburger Recipe

Inspired by Nepenthe
Time40m
Serves4

Our version of a ground steak sandwich, served on a French roll with our Famous Ambrosia Sauce.

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Ingredients

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Method

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1

Make Ambrosia Sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (0.5 cup), sour cream (0.25 cup), honey (2 tbsp), Dijon mustard (1 tsp), fresh lemon juice (1 tbsp), sweet pickle relish (2 tbsp), garlic powder (0.25 tsp), salt (0.5 tsp), and black pepper (0.25 tsp) until smooth. Set aside to meld flavors.

2

Prepare beef patties

Place ground beef in a bowl. Gently divide into 4 equal portions and form into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Lightly season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.

3

Cook patties and melt cheese

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side for medium, flipping once. In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a cheddar slice to melt.

4

Toast buns

Butter the cut sides of the four French rolls. In the same skillet, toast the buttered sides until golden and fragrant, about 1–2 minutes per side.

5

Assemble Ambrosiaburgers

Spread Ambrosia Sauce on the bottom half of each toasted roll. Layer lettuce leaves and a tomato slice on each bottom half. Place a cheese-melted patty on top, add any extra sauce, and crown with the top half of the roll.

6

Serve

Serve immediately while hot. Best enjoyed with classic fries or a light salad.

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