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Steakhouse Burger
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Steakhouse Burger

This is the ultimate Steakhouse Burger recipe! A restaurant-worthy burger loaded with bacon, cheese, arugula, red wine onions, and aioli on a toasted bun.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Makes: 4 burgers

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs coarsely ground beef (see notes)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 slices white cheddar
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked
  • 4 brioche buns
  • 2 cups wild arugula or rocket

Red Wine Onions

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 red onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2/3 cup red wine
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Burger Sauce

  • 1/2 cup high-quality mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the onions. Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the sliced red onions and thyme to the skillet. Stir to coat all the onions in butter and lightly season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and starting to cook down. Add the wine and sugar and reduce the heat to low and cook until the onions are soft and all the wine has been absorbed. Set aside.
  • Mix the aioli. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, whole grain mustard, and black pepper until well-mixed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Prep the burgers. Divide the ground beef into 4 8-oz portions. Hit each with a couple of dashes of Worcestershire sauce and form into thick 4" patties using a ring mold. Season both sides with kosher salt and coarsely ground pepper. Make an indentation in the center of the burger with your thumb.
  • Grill the burgers. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and let the grill preheat for at least 10 minutes. Grill the burgers for 3-4 minutes per side until lightly charred on the outside. Add the cheese and let it melt onto the burgers. Rest for 5-10 minutes before assembling.
  • Assemble. Toast the buns with butter and spread both sides with aioli. Add the burger patty and top with onions, bacon, and arugula.

Notes

*For this burger, I highly recommend heading to your local butcher shop to purchase coarse ground beef. If they have a blend (usually a mix of brisket, chuck, sirloin, short rib, etc), I recommend going with that!
Steakhouse burgers are best served at medium temperature.