Jul 13 2026
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The Highbrow Burger Recipe

Inspired by The Lowbrow
Time45m
Serves2

The fancy pants version! Melted brie, caramelized onions, field greens and roasted garlic aioli

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Ingredients

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Burger Components

Toppings

Roasted Garlic Aioli

Method

Burger Preparation

  1. 1

    Form the Patties

    In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined and form into two patties.

  2. 2

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, adding slices of brie on top during the last minute to melt.

Caramelized Onions

  1. 3

    Prepare the Onions

    Slice the onion thinly.

  2. 4

    Caramelize the Onions

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown and caramelized.

Roasted Garlic Aioli

  1. 5

    Roast the Garlic

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place garlic cloves in a small piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap tightly. Roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes until soft.

  2. 6

    Make the Aioli

    In a bowl, squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves and mash them with a fork. Add mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 7

    Build the Burger

    Toast the burger buns if desired. Place the cooked patty with melted brie on the bottom half of the bun. Top with caramelized onions and field greens. Spread a generous amount of roasted garlic aioli on the top half of the bun and place it on top to complete the burger.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the Highbrow Burger immediately with your choice of sides.

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