Houck House Burger Recipe
An 8oz house seared burger stacked with aioli & tobacco onions.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Aioli
Tobacco Onions
Burger Assembly
Method
Burger Patty
- 1
Prepare the Patty
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently without overworking the meat.
- 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
Aioli
- 4
Make the Aioli
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk together until smooth. Set aside.
Tobacco Onions
- 5
Prepare the Onions
In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 6
Coat the Onions
Dredge the thinly sliced onions in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 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
- 8
- 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.
