Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to a realm of sheer delight? Welcome to the ultimate guide to crafting the "Steak on a Bun," also known as the legendary "Burger of the Gods." This iconic dish, a symphony of flavors and textures, is not just a meal; it's an experience that will leave you craving for more. Prepare to tantalize your senses as we delve into the secrets of creating this masterpiece, taking you on a step-by-step adventure that will turn you into a burger-grilling virtuoso. Be warned, once you taste this heavenly creation, your burger game will never be the same again!
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BURGER OF THE GODS
Steps:
- In separate batches, pulse the chuck and the sirloin in a food processor 10 times. Combine the chuck, sirloin, and kosher salt in a large bowl. Form the meat into 5-ounce patties.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Place the hamburger patties in the pan. For medium-rare burgers, cook the patties for 4 minutes on each side. For medium burgers, cook the patties for 5 minutes on each side. Flip the burgers only once during cooking.
STEAK ON A BUN (AKA BURGER OF THE GODS)
You'll never go back to prepackaged burger meat again! The two different meats that are freshly ground give it really great flavor. Courtesy of Alton.
Provided by hepcat1
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In separate batches, pulse the chuck and the sirloin in a food processor 10 times. Combine the chuck, sirloin, and kosher salt in a large bowl. Form the meat into 5-ounce patties.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Place the hamburger patties in the pan. For medium-rare burgers, cook the patties for 4 minutes on each side. For medium burgers, cook the patties for 5 minutes on each side. Flip the burgers only ONCE during cooking.
- If desired, spread mayonnaise on a toasted bun and top with some freshly ground black pepper. Add your delicious burger and enjoy!
STEAK BUNS WITH PEANUT SAUCE
Steamed buns are one of my all-time favorite foods because of how soft and sweet they are. These are inspired by some delicious steak buns that I had in Hong Kong a long time ago. They came with an amazing peanut sauce for dunking and I still dream about them.
Provided by Molly Yeh
Time 3h30m
Yield 8 buns
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the meat and marinade: Combine the sambal, honey, curry powder, salt, black pepper, garlic and approximately two-thirds of the coconut milk (make sure you SHAKE WELL before opening the can) in a bowl and whisk together (reserve the remaining coconut milk for the peanut sauce). Submerge the flank steak in the marinade, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- For the bun dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the all-purpose flour, cake flour, sugar, yeast and salt and whisk to combine. Add the water and shortening and mix for 10 minutes. Transfer to an oiled bowl and let sit until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.
- Cut eight 3-inch squares of parchment paper. Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a flat oval, about 6 inches by 3 inches. Brush with sesame oil, fold in half and place on a parchment square. Set the buns in a bamboo steamer 1 inch apart, cover and allow the buns to proof in the steamer in a warm place (or just on the countertop), until doubled in size, 30 to 40 minutes.
- For the peanut sauce: Meanwhile, combine the reserved coconut milk, peanut butter, sambal, jalapeno and soy sauce and whisk until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water. Reserve at room temperature until serving. (If you make it ahead of time, refrigerate the sauce but take out in time for it to come to room temperature before serving, or it will be very thick.)
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Remove the meat from the marinade and brush off any excess. When the grill is very hot, grill the meat to desired doneness, 4 to 8 minutes on each side is good for medium rare, depending on thickness. Let rest for at least 10 minutes so the juices can settle.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Steam the buns over the boiling water until puffy and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Slice the meat thinly against the grain. Serve the buns right out of the steamer with the sliced meat, peanut sauce, pickles, extra sambal, cilantro and salt to taste.
HAMBURGER STEAK WITH ONIONS AND GRAVY
An easy-to-make classic featuring tasty hamburger 'steaks' smothered in gravy and onions. Traditionally served with hot white rice or potatoes, it's a great way to dress up a pound of ground beef and you probably have all the ingredients on hand!
Provided by Anne Marie Sweden
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Salisbury Steak Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Form into 8 balls, and flatten into patties.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties and onion in the oil until patties are nicely browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the beef patties to a plate, and keep warm.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and drippings in the skillet. Stir in flour with a fork, scraping bits of beef off of the bottom as you stir. Gradually mix in the beef broth and sherry. Season with seasoned salt. Simmer and stir over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, until the gravy thickens. Turn heat to low, return patties to the gravy, cover, and simmer for another 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 115.3 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 597.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
MR. COOKGIRL'S HAMBURGERS: ODE TO THE GODS (AKA MOO-BAA BURGERS)
My husband based this simple hamburger mix on Alton Brown's 'Burger of the Gods'-(Alton uses a combination of chuck and sirloin). We are very lucky indeed to have access to top quality free range beef and lamb in our county. I'm not much of a hamburger eater, but these are delicious. Quality ingredients make a huge difference in taste! *Update*: sometimes we substitute Salish salt which is alderwood smoked and available here in the Pacific Northwest. The amount of this particular salt is reduced to a scant 1/4 teaspoon as it is very intensely flavored. Also, lately we've been preparing these as "sliders" (mini-hamburgers served on mini-hamburger buns.)
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 10m
Yield 2 pounds hamburger meat
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the ingredients in a large bowl and mix together just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover. Refrigerate and chill then shape into 8 patties.
- Use your own preferred method to cook the hamburgers: grill, stove top, baked, etc. Mr Cookgirl stove top grills the hamburgers until the pink centers are *almost* done because the hamburgers will still cook off heat. By the time the hamburgers go from the grill to the table they will be perfectly cooked.
- Serve with your favorite hamburger toppings.
- About 8 patties yield.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.9, Fat 53.2, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 165.9, Sodium 1324.5, Carbohydrate 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 37.6
STEAKBURGER WITH TANGY CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND HERB BUTTER
This luxe burger gets its umami-packed richness from dry-aged steak. Yep, you read that right, we grind beautiful steaks to make a burger. One bite of the juicy patty, steak sauce-flavored onions, and rich herb butter (inspired by Béarnaise sauce, a classic steak condiment) and you'll know it's worth every penny.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Flaming Hot Summer Summer Hamburger Grill Backyard BBQ Dinner Onion Steak Tarragon Butter Cheese Cheddar Labor Day Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 burgers
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Make the Tangy Caramelized Onions:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened and starting to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 30 seconds. Add Worcestershire and vinegar, scraping up brown bits on bottom of pan. Stir in butter and brown sugar and continue to cook, adding water by the tablespoonful if skillet starts to dry out, until onions are completely softened and caramelized, 15-20 minutes more. Add 1 Tbsp. water and cook, scraping up brown bits, until incorporated, about 30 seconds. Let cool.
- Make the Herb Butter:
- Cook vinegar and shallot in a small skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until vinegar has reduced and skillet is almost dry, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Place butter and salt in a medium bowl. Using a fork, mash shallot mixture into butter until incorporated. Gently fold in tarragon or parsley. Chill until ready to use.
- Make the burger:
- Divide ground steak into 4 portions. Shape into 4"-wide, 3/4"-thick, loosely packed patties. Make a small indentation in the center with your thumb to help keep it flat as it grills. Chill until ready to use.
- Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat; generously oil grates. Generously season patties on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill, indented side down, until lightly charred on the bottom, 2-3 minutes. Flip, top with cheese, and continue to grill to desired doneness, 2-3 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer burgers to a platter and let rest 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grill buns until toasted, about 30 seconds. Generously spread cut sides of bun with Herb Butter, if using. Top each bottom bun with lettuce, patty, and 3 Tbsp. caramelized onions, then close burgers.
- Do Ahead
- Onions can be made 5 days ahead; cover and chill. Butter can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill. Bring both to room temperature before serving.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the burger will be. Look for fresh, grass-fed beef, ripe tomatoes, and crisp lettuce.
- Season the beef liberally: Don't be afraid to use plenty of salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or chili powder.
- Cook the beef to your desired doneness: Some people like their burgers rare, while others prefer them well-done. Cook the beef to your liking, but be careful not to overcook it, or it will become dry and tough.
- Use a good bun: The bun is an important part of the burger. Look for a bun that is soft and fluffy, but sturdy enough to hold up to the beef and toppings.
- Don't skimp on the toppings: The toppings are what really make a burger special. Add your favorite toppings, such as cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.
- Serve the burger immediately: A burger is best served hot off the grill. Enjoy it with your favorite sides, such as fries, onion rings, or coleslaw.
Conclusion:
The recipes in this article offer a variety of ways to make a delicious burger. Whether you like your burger rare or well-done, with cheese or without, there is a recipe here that you will enjoy. So fire up the grill and get started on your next burger masterpiece!
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