Name: The Victors PARQ CHEESEBURGER Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck (80/20); 1 tsp fine sea salt; 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp vegetable oil (for griddle/skillet); 2 ea brioche burger buns; 2 tbs unsalted butter (softened, for toasting); 2 slices American cheese slices; 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced); 6 slices vinegar-pickled dill slices (or dill pickle slices); 2 ea Boston or butter lettuce leaves; 4 slices ripe tomato (thick-sliced); 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbs ketchup; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbs sweet pickle relish; 0.5 tsp hot sauce (like Frank's); 0.25 tsp granulated garlic; 0.5 tsp fresh lemon juice; 0.125 tsp salt

Method

Parq Sauce (special sauce)

Make the sauce

In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, hot sauce, granulated garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning (add a bit more hot sauce or lemon if desired). Refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the burger so flavors meld (at least 10 minutes).

Burger Patties

Form and season patties

Divide the ground chuck into two equal portions (about 8 oz each). Lightly form each portion into a loose ball, then press into a patty about 3/4 inch thick and slightly wider than your bun (they will shrink while cooking). Avoid overworking the meat. Season both sides evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper and brush one side with the Worcestershire sauce.

Cook the patties

Heat a heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until smoking just begins. Add the vegetable oil and spread to coat. Place the patties salt/pepper side down first (seasoned side up). Cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes to develop a deep brown crust. Flip the patties and immediately place a slice of American cheese on each. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes for medium doneness (internal temperature ~155°F/68°C). If you prefer, cover the pan for 30–60 seconds to help cheese melt. Remove patties to a rested plate for 2 minutes.

Buns & Toppings

Prepare toppings

While the patties cook, thinly slice the red onion and tomato if not already done. Wash and dry lettuce leaves. Keep pickle slices ready.

Toast the buns

Spread softened butter evenly on the cut faces of the brioche buns. Place buttered sides down on the hot griddle or a separate skillet over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and keep warm.

Assemble the Parq Cheeseburger

Spread about 1 tablespoon of the Parq sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a lettuce leaf, then the cheeseburger patty with melted American cheese. Top each patty with two tomato slices, a few rings of red onion, and 3 pickle slices. Spoon another tablespoon of Parq sauce on the inside of the top bun and place on the burger. Press gently to compress and serve immediately.

Parq Cheeseburger Recipe