The Perfect Burger

Savor The Perfect Burger with this recipe, delivering juicy patties, bold flavors, and the ideal sear for a backyard favorite.

The Perfect Burger

Name: The Perfect Burger
Cuisine: Beef & Lamb
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); 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; Cast Iron Grid

Cuisine

Beef & Lamb

Savor The Perfect Burger with this recipe, delivering juicy patties, bold flavors, and the ideal sear for a backyard favorite.

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

Equipment

Cast Iron Grid

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Directions

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