INSANITY BURGER
Competition for the best burger in London has gone mad. Some burgers are gourmet and piled high with toppings, whereas others are thinner, simpler, wrapped in paper, steamy and sloppy. All I can say is my insanity burger is going to be right up there-the method is almost ritualistic in what it requires you to do to get close to burger perfection. I've also used the brilliant technique of brushing the burgers with mustard and a dash of Tabasco Chipotle sauce as they cook to build up an incredible gnarly layer of seasoning.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Sandwich Kid-Friendly Ground Beef Pan-Fry Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the best burger, go to your butcher and ask them to grind 1 3/4 lbs of chuck steak for you. This cut has a really good balance of fat and flavorsome meat. Divide it into 4 and, with wet hands, roll each piece into a ball, then press into flat patties roughly 5 inches wide and about 3/4 inch wider than your buns. Place on an oiled plate and chill in the fridge. Next, finely slice the red onion, then dress in a bowl with the vinegar and a pinch of sea salt. Slice the gherkins and halve the buns. Finely chop the lettuce and mix with the rest of the burger sauce ingredients in a bowl, then season to taste.
- I like to cook only 2 burgers at a time to achieve perfection, so get two pans on the go-a large non-stick frying pan on a high heat for your burgers and another on a medium heat for the bacon. Pat your burgers with oil and season them with salt and pepper. Put 2 burgers into the first pan, pressing down on them with a slotted spatula, then put half the bacon into the other pan. After 1 minute, flip the burgers and brush each cooked side with a 1/2 teaspoon of mustard and a dash of Tabasco. After another minute, flip onto the mustard side and brush again with another 1/2 teaspoon of mustard and a second dash of Tabasco on the other side. Cook for 1 more minute, by which point you can place some crispy bacon on top of each burger with a slice of cheese. Add a tiny splash of water to the pan and place a heatproof bowl over the burgers to melt the cheese-30 seconds should do it. At the same time, toast 2 split buns in the bacon fat in the other pan until lightly golden. Repeat with the remaining 2 burgers.
- To build each burger, add a quarter of the burger sauce to the bun base, then top with a cheesy bacon burger, a quarter of the onions, and gherkins. Rub the bun top with a teaspoon of ketchup, then gently press together. As the burger rests, juices will soak into the bun, so serve right away, which is great, or for an extra-naughty experience, wrap each one in parchment paper, then give it a minute to go gorgeous and sloppy.
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alex jones
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this burger again. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
kabir ali Baloch
[email protected]This burger is a must-try for any burger lover. It's so unique and flavorful.
Tiktokjanzaib
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of burgers, but this one was really good. The patty was cooked perfectly, and the toppings were all so fresh.
Amod
[email protected]This burger is definitely a challenge to eat, but it's so much fun. I love the way the flavors all come together.
Doreen Scarlett
[email protected]I love that this burger can be customized to your liking. I added some extra cheese and bacon, and it was perfect.
Feroz Jamader
[email protected]This burger is a bit messy, but it's so worth it. The flavors are incredible.
nadeeka Jayasuriya
[email protected]I can't believe how easy this burger was to make. It turned out perfect, and it was so delicious.
_.frosty._
[email protected]This burger is definitely worth the hype. It's so flavorful and juicy. I highly recommend it.
Abdulai Adams prof The youngers prof
[email protected]I've made this burger several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!
fluture unicorn unicorn
[email protected]This burger was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The patty was cooked perfectly, and the toppings were all so fresh and delicious.
ITZ DuRJoY
[email protected]The burger was good, but the patty was a little dry. I think I needed to cook it for a shorter amount of time.
Nawa Raj Baral
[email protected]This burger was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still really good. I think I'll use less Sriracha next time.
Areej Jabeen
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the burger turned out great! The patty was juicy and flavorful, and the toppings were delicious. I especially liked the avocado and bacon.
PRINCE STAR
[email protected]This burger was INSANE! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the patty was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.