A towering hamburger with a perfectly cooked beef patty, topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, crispy lettuce, ripe tomato slices, pickles, and a special sauce on a fluffy brioche bun. The burger is accompanied by a serving of crispy fries and a cold drink.

The Ultimate Iconic New York Hamburger

Name: The Ultimate Iconic New York Hamburger
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat), 1 lb; brioche buns, 4; cheddar cheese, 4 slices; onion, 1 sliced; butter, 1 tablespoon; lettuce, 4 leaves; tomato, 4 slices; pickle slices, 8; mayonnaise, 1/4 cup; Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon; ketchup, 1 tablespoon; white vinegar, 1 tablespoon; honey, 1 tablespoon; paprika, 1 teaspoon; garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon; salt, To taste; black pepper, To taste freshly ground; vegetable oil, 4 cups for frying; potatoes, 1 lb

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-free

Daily Recipe: May 28, 2023

For this recipe, we're celebrating National Hamburger Day on May 28, 2023, in New York City. It's all about the juiciest, most iconic, and visually stunning hamburger possible. We'll feature high-quality ground beef, freshly baked brioche buns, and a vibrant array of toppings to make this burger truly special.

Ingredients (for 4)

Ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat) - 1 lb
Brioche buns - 4
Cheddar cheese - 4 slices
Onion - 1 - sliced
Butter - 1 tablespoon
Lettuce - 4 leaves
Tomato - 4 slices
Pickle slices - 8
Mayonnaise - 1/4 cup
Dijon mustard - 1 tablespoon
Ketchup - 1 tablespoon
White vinegar - 1 tablespoon
Honey - 1 tablespoon
Paprika - 1 teaspoon
Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Salt - To taste
Black pepper - To taste - freshly ground
Vegetable oil - 4 cups - for frying
Potatoes - 1 lb

Preparation

Step 1 - 💯️🍖️

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2 - 🔨🥩👐

Form the ground beef into four equal patties; season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 3 - 🔥🍔️🌮

Grill the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until charred on the outside and medium-rare inside.
Step 4 - 🔥🛠️🥔🍅️

In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes, or until caramelized.
Step 5 - 🥒🍳🌪️🐐🍭

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dijon, ketchup, white vinegar, honey, paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper, to make the special sauce.
Step 6 - 🥓🌲️🥔🍟

Rinse and dry the potatoes. Peel and cut them into french fry shape.
Step 7 - 🥔🍟🔄🥔🍟

In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil until it shimmers. Add the fries in batches and fry until golden brown and crisp, 3-4 minutes.
Step 8 - 🥔🍟😮🍜🍬

Transfer the fries to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
Step 9 - 💯️🍔🥤

Preheat the brioche buns by toasting them for a minute or two on the grill.
Step 10 - 🥔🍔🍔🥔

Assemble the burgers by spreading the special sauce on the bottom bun, place a leaf of lettuce and a slice of ripe tomato on top. Place the grilled patty with melted cheese on top of the tomato slice, then add the caramelized onions and pickles on top of the patty. Finish by spreading more of the special sauce on the top bun and placing it on top of the toppings.
Step 11 - 🥔🍔🥨🍟🍚😋

Serve the burger with a pile of crispy french fries on the side and enjoy!

Additional

For an even more delicious burger, consider topping it with an egg or avocado slices. You can also mix up the special sauce and add different ingredients like Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce or BBQ sauce for an extra level of flavor. Engage your kids by letting them help with toppings and assembling the burgers to make it a fun family activity.