Big beefy burgers are a treat that I don't get to have all the time. Usually when I want a burger I visit 1 of 2 places and spend $15 to $20. While their burgers are worth the price, we all know that when we go to a restaurant we spend so much more on beverages and sides, etc. This recipe is my successful attempt at making a Big Beefy Burger at home.
Yields 4, 1/2 lb burgers, 6, 1/3 lb burgers, 8, 1/2 burger or 16 mini burgers.
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes for Medium
Equipment Needed:
Meat grinder with the coarse grinder plate OR
Food Processor with a pulse button
Large
Cast Iron Skillet or griddle
Ingredients:
1/2 lb Beef Tenderloin, cut into 2" pieces
1 lb Boneless Beef Short Ribs, cut into to 2" pieces
1/2 lb Ground Beef Chuck, 80/20
1/2 stick butter, melted
1 shallot, small, cut into 3 pieces
1 Large Egg, beaten
Olive Oil Spray
Himalayan Sea Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
4 Buns
4 pieces of Butter Lettuce
4 Tomato Slices
Set up meat grinder according to manufacturer's instructions.
Feed Beef Tenderloin and 1/3 of shallot through grinder and set aside.
Feed short ribs and remaining 2/3 of shallot through grinder.
Feed short ribs through grinder a second time and set aside.
In a large bowl mix tenderloin, short ribs and ground chuck thoroughly.
Mix in egg.
Quickly stir in melted butter.
Cover bowl and refrigerate for a half hour.
Remove from refrigerator and form into patties.
Heat skillet over medium heat.
Spray pan with Olive Oil.
Cook burgers for 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium.
Remove burgers and place on a platter.
Sprinkle each burger with sea salt and pepper.
Place each bun, cut side down, in pan and cook for about 1 minute or until slightly toasted.
Layer each bun with lettuce, tomato and burger.
Optional Toppings:
Aged Cheddar, Swiss, Provolone, Mozzarella
Bacon, Prosciutto, Fried Egg
Carmelized Onion, Grilled Onion, Onion Rings
Pickles, Peppers, Slaw
Your favorite mayonnaise
To use a food processor to chop meat:
Set up processor according to manufacturer's institutions.
Place tenderloin and 1/3 shallot in bowl.
Pulse about 4 times.
Place tenderloin in large bowl
Place short ribs and remaining shallot in processor.
Pulse about 12 times.
Add short rib and ground chuck to bowl.
