Big Papa Recipe
Toasted bun, lightly charred, juicy, beef patty, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, olives, & Olive Aioli.
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Ingredients
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Bun
Beef Patty
Toppings
Olive Aioli
Method
Preparing the Beef Patty
- 1
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- 2
Form the mixture into a round patty, about 1 inch thick.
Cooking the Patty
- 3
- 4
Place the beef patty on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side.
- 5
Flip the patty, place a slice of Swiss cheese on top, and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patty is cooked to your desired doneness.
Toasting the Bun
- 6
While the patty is cooking, slice the brioche buns in half.
- 7
Toast the buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly golden brown.
Preparing the Olive Aioli
- 8
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
- 9
Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Assembling the Burger
- 10
On the bottom half of each toasted bun, spread a generous amount of olive aioli.
- 11
Place the cooked beef patty with melted Swiss cheese on top.
- 12
Add the lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, sliced onion, and Kalamata olives on top of the patty.
- 13
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.