Jul 14 2026
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Ul Burger Recipe

Inspired by Union League Cafe
Time1h
Serves2

dry aged beef, onion-bacon jam, Vermont cheddar, umami sauce, French fries

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

Onion-Bacon Jam Ingredients

French Fries Ingredients

Method

Onion-Bacon Jam Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Chop into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Onions

    In the same skillet, add the chopped onions and cook over medium heat until they are soft and caramelized, about 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the chopped bacon back to the skillet with the onions. Stir in brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until well combined. Set aside.

French Fries Directions

  1. 4

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into thin strips to make fries.

  2. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) over medium-high heat.

  3. 6

    Fry the Potatoes

    Carefully add the potato strips to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt while hot.

Burger Directions

  1. 7

    Cook the Beef Patties

    Season the dry aged beef patties with salt and pepper. In a grill or skillet over medium-high heat, cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.

  2. 8

    Melt the Cheese

    During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Vermont cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the skillet or grill to melt the cheese.

  3. 9

    Assemble the Burger

    On a toasted bun, place the cooked beef patty with melted cheddar, top with a generous spoonful of onion-bacon jam, and drizzle with umami sauce. Serve immediately with a side of French fries.

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