A robust and sumptuous feast for the eyes! The glistening Kobe beef patty, laced with melting cheese, rests atop a glossy toasted brioche bun. Ruby red tomato, vibrant green lettuce, and a golden layer of caramelized onion jam add a trio of colors. Thin, crispy French fries spill enticingly from one side of the plate, their golden hue matching the patty's cheese.

NYC Iconic Star Burger

Name: NYC Iconic Star Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Kobe-beef patties, 4; Brioche buns, 4 halved; Gouda cheese slices, 4; Red ripe tomatoes, 4 slices; Boston lettuce leaves, 4 large; Sweet onions, 2 large thinly sliced; Extra virgin olive oil, 4 tablespoons; Brown sugar, 2 tablespoons; Balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; White truffle oil, 1 teaspoon optional; Paprika, 1 teaspoon; Potatoes, 4 cut into thin fries; Sunflower Oil, for deep frying the potatoes

Category BBQ

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly High-Protein

Daily Recipe: May 28, 2024

Let's celebrate Hamburger Day with a juicy and decadently layered masterpiece: The NYC Iconic Star Burger. The key ingredients - Kobe-beef patty, a brioche bun, and a homemade caramelized onion jam, not only make this a gourmet experience, but its presentation will be a stunner for your barbecue event this Hamburger Day. Happy grilling!

Ingredients (for 4)

Kobe-beef patties - 4
Brioche buns - 4 - halved
Gouda cheese slices - 4
Red ripe tomatoes - 4 slices
Boston lettuce leaves - 4 large
Sweet onions - 2 large - thinly sliced
Extra virgin olive oil - 4 tablespoons
Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
Balsamic vinegar - 3 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - freshly ground, to taste
White truffle oil - 1 teaspoon - optional
Paprika - 1 teaspoon
Potatoes - 4 - cut into thin fries
Sunflower oil - - for deep frying the potatoes

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍚🧅

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir well and cook until the onions are caramelized, about 15 minutes.
Step 2 - 🍯🧅🍽️

Deglaze with balsamic vinegar and reduce over low heat. Set the caramelized onion jam aside.
Step 3 - 🔥🔥🔥

Preheat the grill to high.
Step 4 - 🥩🧂🌶️

Season the beef patties with salt, black pepper and paprika.
Step 5 - 🍔🧀🔥

Grill the patties until desired level of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, and place a slice of Gouda on each during the last minute of grilling to melt.
Step 6 - 🥖🔥🪵

Lightly brush the cut sides of the buns with the remaining olive oil and toast on the grill for about 1 minute until golden brown.
Step 7 - 🥔🍟🔥

In the meantime, deep fry the potato slices in sunflower oil until golden and crispy.
Step 8 - 🍔🥬🍅

Layer the burgers: Bottom bun, lettuce, tomato, beef patty with melted cheese, a dollop of caramelized onion jam, a drizzle of truffle oil (optional), and top with the other half of the bun.
Step 9 - 🍽️🍟🍔

Serve immediately, accompanied by the crispy fries on the side.

Additional

The Kobe beef patty is the jewel of this recipe, originating from the Tajima strain of Japanese Black cattle and renowned for its flavor, tenderness, and fatty, well-marbled texture. If making with children, they'll love helping assemble the burgers/handling veggie prep, and even forming their own smaller patties! For a vegetarian spin, replace beef with a Portobello mushroom, marinated and grilled.