Chef Avtar Singh Rana’s Jumbo Burger
Ingredients — 1 Jumbo Burger
Burger
- 1 large brioche burger bun
- 250 g ground beef, 80/20
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 slice smoked cheese or American cheese
- 2 tbsp caramelized onions
- 2 tbsp shredded lettuce
- 2 tomato slices
- 2–3 pickle slices
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Signature Burger Sauce
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp pickle relish
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of black pepper
Crispy Toppings
- Onion rings
- Curly fries
- 2–3 mini sliders, optional, for the presentation
- Crispy potato or vegetable croquettes, optional
Method
- Prepare the sauce: Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, paprika, garlic powder and pepper. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Form the patty: Season 250 g beef with salt and pepper. Shape into a thick patty slightly wider than the bun.
- Sear: Heat a cast-iron pan or griddle until very hot. Sear the patty for about 3–4 minutes per side, adding cheddar during the final minute. Cook to your preferred safe doneness.
- Toast the bun: Butter the brioche bun and toast cut-side down until golden.
- Build:
Bottom bun → signature sauce → lettuce → tomato → pickle → beef patty → smoked cheese → caramelized onions → additional sauce → top bun. - Make it “Jumbo”: Secure the burger with a long skewer and surround it generously with curly fries and onion rings. Mini burgers or crispy croquettes can be stacked vertically for the dramatic media-demonstration presentation.
- Presentation: Serve on a large wooden board with dipping bowls of burger sauce, cheese sauce and spicy ketchup.
Chef Avtar’s Signature Touch: Add a little smoked paprika, caramelized onion and house burger sauce to give the jumbo burger a smoky, rich, restaurant-style character.
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