Public Recipe

    Gourmet Steak Burger with Bacon Jam and Creamy Salsa Verde

    American-Italian fusion

    Serves 4
    American-Italian Fusion

    Ingredients

    Servings
    4
    • 0.75 cup mayonnaise (sauce base)
    • 30 g flat-leaf parsley — leaves only, finely chopped (aromatic base)
    • 3 unit anchovy fillets in olive oil — minced into a paste (aromatic base)
    • 0.5 tbsp capers — rinsed and roughly chopped (aromatic base)
    • 1 unit garlic clove — minced into a paste (aromatic base)
    • 0.5 unit lemon zest — finely grated (brightness)
    • 1 tsp red wine vinegar (acid)
    • 4 slices applewood-smoked bacon (flavor base)
    • 2 cup onions — sliced (compote base)
    • 1 tsp sugar (sweetener)
    • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (acid)
    • 1 tsp ketchup (umami booster)
    • 2 tsp worcestershire sauce (seasoning)
    • 3 drops liquid smoke (flavoring)
    • 0.25 tsp salt (seasoning)
    • 0.5 tsp black pepper — freshly ground (seasoning)
    • 1.5 lb strip steak — ground, preferably dry-aged (main protein)
    • 0.5 lb rib-eye steak — ground, preferably dry-aged (main protein)
    • 1.5 tsp salt (seasoning)
    • 2 tbsp butter (cooking fat)
    • 1 oz blue cheese — crumbled (topping)
    • 4 oz gruyere cheese — shredded (topping)
    • 4 unit french demi-baguettes — halved (vessel)
    • 1 cup baby arugula (garnish)

    Mise en Place

    0/7

    Process

    1

    prepare salsa verde aioli

    1. 1.In a small bowl or food processor, combine the mayonnaise, finely chopped parsley, anchovy paste, chopped capers, garlic paste, lemon zest, and red wine vinegar.
    2. 2.Stir or pulse until well combined but still retaining some texture from the parsley.
    3. 3.Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
    2

    prepare compote

    1. 1.Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and fry bacon until crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes.
    2. 2.Drain bacon on paper towels; crumble one slice and reserve the rest for another use.
    3. 3.Measure 2 tablespoons of bacon fat into a medium heavy skillet.
    4. 4.Add onions and sprinkle with sugar. Cook until onions are golden brown, about 20 minutes, stirring in the crumbled bacon halfway through.
    5. 5.Stir in balsamic vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, 0.25 tsp salt, and pepper.
    6. 6.Cook for 2 more minutes and set aside.
    3

    cook patties

    1. 1.Combine ground strip and rib-eye steaks with 1.5 teaspoons of salt. Do not overmix.
    2. 2.Shape into 4 oval patties, approximately 7 inches long and 3/4 inch thick, to fit the baguettes.
    3. 3.Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
    4. 4.Fry 2 patties for 3 minutes, then flip.
    5. 5.Top each patty with 1/4 of the blue cheese and Gruyere. Cook 3 more minutes for medium doneness.
    6. 6.Remove and keep warm. Repeat with remaining butter, patties, and cheese.
    7. 7.While the second batch of patties cooks, toast the halved baguettes on a griddle or under a broiler.
    4

    assemble burger

    1. 1.Spread a generous layer of the Creamy Salsa Verde Aioli on the bottom half of each toasted baguette.
    2. 2.Place a cooked, cheese-topped patty on top of the aioli.
    3. 3.Top the patty with a quarter of the warm onion compote.
    4. 4.Finish with a handful of baby arugula.
    5. 5.Place the top half of the baguette on top and serve immediately.

    Plating

    • Serve immediately while the patty is hot and the cheese is melted.
    • The oblong shape of the burger on the demi-baguette is a signature look.
    • Serve with a side of fries or a simple green salad.

    Sensory Checks

    Aroma

    Aroma should be a complex mix of smoky bacon, sweet onions, savory beef, and fresh herbs.

    Check

    The first bite should offer a contrast between the cool, tangy aioli and the warm, rich patty and jam.

    Check

    The cheese should be fully melted and gooey, blanketing the patty.

    Common Errors

    • ⚠ Overworking the meat when shaping patties, which leads to a tough texture.
    • ⚠ Not rendering enough fat from the bacon to caramelize the onions properly.
    • ⚠ Over-processing the aioli, which can make it lose its fresh, rustic texture.

    Notes

    • This recipe synthesizes the Father's Office burger format with a creamy salsa verde aioli, inspired by Italian salsa verde. The aioli is spread on the bottom bun to provide a cool, herbaceous, and tangy base that complements the sweet bacon-onion jam on top.

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