The Perfect Burger
2018-02-21 08:37:47
Serves 4
80/20 ground beef is perfect for cooking up juicy burgers on the EGG. You can top your burgers off with your favorite condiments – try this avocado and applewood-smoked bacon salsa with melted Havarti cheese … we think it’s the best burger we’ve ever tasted.
Burger Ingredients
- 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
- 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 poppy seed buns
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 slices Havarti (or your favorite!) cheese
- 4 leaves butter lettuce (Boston or Bibb)
Avocado BLT Salsa Ingredients
- 1 cup diced vine-ripened tomatoes
- 2 cups chopped applewood-smoked bacon, cooked until crisp (12 to 14 slices)
- ½ cup chopped scallions
- 1 cup diced avocado
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Burger Instructions
- Set the EGG for direct cooking (without the convEGGtor) at 600°F/316°C. Using a Cast Iron Grid will leave those beautiful sear marks.
- Form the meat into 4 (8-ounce) patties about 1 inch thick. Season with the granulated garlic, salt and pepper and set aside. Cut the buns in half horizontally and brush the inside of each half with butter.
- Place the hamburgers on the cooking grid, close the lid of the EGG, and cook for 3 minutes per side, for medium-rare. Top each burger with a slice of cheese, close the lid of the EGG, and cook for 30 seconds longer, until the cheese is melted. Transfer the burgers to a plate and let them rest while you grill the buns, buttered side down, until lightly toasted.
- To assemble, place each burger inside a bun and top with a lettuce leaf.
Avocado BLT Salsa Instructions
- To make the salsa, mix the tomatoes, bacon, scallions, avocado, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate. Place 2 tablespoons of the salsa on top of each burger and serve.
Notes
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