Before we begin…
- You will need to get 1/2 LB of ground top sirloin, skirt steak or chuck for each person – COARSELY ground.
- Cut the meat into one inch cubes across the grain
- Spread out and freeze it for 30 minutes before grinding
- Don’t overpack or overwork the meat
- If you do not have a meat grinder, pulse in your food processor briefly
- Alternately go to the supermarket and get 80/20 hamburger or ask the butcher to grind it for you. Be sure to specify a coarse grind though.
Ingredients to feed 4 people
| 2 LB hamburger – see notes above Melted butter to brush on top during grilling2 strips of bacon for each burger – Cut into 3 inch piecesBrioche bun or toasted sesame seed bun |
Dredge:
1 tsp each: salt, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder 1/2 tsp each: fresh ground blck pepper, chili powder, celery salt, cumin |
Step by Step
- Divide your meat into four servings (if there are four people)
- Flatten into round patties. Do not overwork your meat or it will become tough. If you are making “Jucy Lucy Burgers” flatten it extra big, put cheese in the center, then fold the edges over to COMPLETELY encase the cheese.
- Mix your dry dredge and press the burger patties into it coating the patties well
- Put a dimple in the center of your hamburger patty. This will keep it from rounding.
- Cook the bacon first at about 400º, then set aside. Cook the burgers in the residual bacon grease
- Baste the top with butter each time you turn it over to keep your burger juicy. You will cook the burgers a total of twice on each side – a total of 12 minutes – 3 minutes per flip
- Place on toasted sesame seed bun or brioche bun, and top with bacon and a slice of cheddar cheese or blue cheese. Skip cheddar if added at Step Two.
- Toss the onion and lettuce briefly in the remaining burger juice in the pan to give it a nice flavor
- Serve with condiments
Oh, one more thing…
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Carl’s Jr.’s Original Six Dollar Burger (since there are other variations now) is a hefty burger with a charbroiled Black Angus beef patty, two slices of American cheese, lettuce, two slices of tomato, red onion, pickles, mustard, mayo, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Grandpa thinks his is better.
- You can make your own French fries using Grandpa’s Recipe. Another fun option is to make medallions rather than the standard long fries.
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