Jul 14 2026
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Houck House Burger Recipe

Inspired by The Ordinary Hen
Time45m
Serves2

An 8oz house seared burger stacked with aioli & tobacco onions.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Burger Assembly

Method

Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Prepare the Patty

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently without overworking the meat.

  2. 2

    Shape the Patty

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions (8 oz each) and shape them into patties. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

  3. 3

    Sear the Patty

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the patties in the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until they reach your desired doneness.

Aioli

  1. 4

    Make the Aioli

    In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk together until smooth. Set aside.

Tobacco Onions

  1. 5

    Prepare the Onions

    In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  2. 6

    Coat the Onions

    Dredge the thinly sliced onions in the flour mixture until well coated.

  3. 7

    Fry the Onions

    In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the coated onions in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Burger Assembly

  1. 8

    Toast the Buns (optional)

    If desired, lightly toast the burger buns on a skillet or grill until golden.

  2. 9

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, spread a generous amount of aioli. Place a lettuce leaf, followed by the seared burger patty. Top with sliced tomato and a handful of crispy tobacco onions. Finish with the top half of the bun.

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